Sugar Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 2/3 c. sifted all-purpose flour
2 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
2/3 c. shortening
1 1/2 c. sugar
2 eggs (unbeaten)
1 tsp. vanilla or lemon flavoring
4 tsp. milk

Preparation

Sift flour, baking powder and salt together.
Cream shortening.
Add sugar gradually.
Add eggs, one at a time.
Add vanilla.
Add flour alternately with milk.
Chill 3 or 4 hours or overnight (more crisp if chilled overnight).