Sugar Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 1/4 c. all-purpose flour
1 1/2 c. sugar
2/3 c. shortening
2 eggs
2 1/2 tsp. double-acting baking powder
2 Tbsp. milk
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1/2 tsp. salt

Preparation

Into a large bowl, measure all the ingredients.
With mixer at medium speed, beat until well mixed, occasionally scraping bowl. Shape dough into ball; wrap with waxed paper.
Refrigerate 2 to 3 hours until easy to handle.