Ingredients
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1 1/2 cups sugar
1 cup shortening (I use butter flavored)
2 eggs
5 cups flour, divided
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 teaspoons baking powder
1 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
Preparation
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In a large mixing bowl, cream sugar, shortening and eggs.
Add 1 cup flour, soda, salt, and baking powder.
Combine milk and vanilla.
Add to creamed mixture alternately with remaining 4 cups flour.
Cover and chill at least 1 hour.
Roll onto lightly floured surface 1/4 inch thick.
Cut with desired shapes.
Bake on ungreased cookies sheets at 400\u00b0F for 8-10 minutes or until edges just begin to turn light golden brown.
Cool and frost with favorite frosting.
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