Cut-Out Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup shortening
1 cup white sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons water
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Preparation

Mix together flour, shortening, white sugar, baking powder and eggs. Stir in 2 teaspoons vanilla and salt.
Refrigerate dough for easier roll-out. Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 8-10 minutes (watch carefully). Add glaze to cooled cookies.
To Make Glaze: Mix 1 cup confectioners' sugar, water (to desired consistency), 1/2 tsp. vanilla and preferred food color for cookie icing. Decorate with favorite sprinkles.