Sugar Cookies

By beltranm

Ingredients

• 2/3 cup shortening
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 egg
• 4 teaspoons milk
• 2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Details

Servings 24

Preparation

Step 1

Thoroughly cream shortening, sugar and vanilla. Add egg; beat till light and fluffy. Stir in milk. Sift together dry ingredients; blend into creamed mixture. Divide dough in half. Chill 1 hour.

On lightly floured surface, roll to 1/8 inch thickness.* Cut in desired shapes with cutters. Bake on greased cookie sheet at 375bdegrees about 6-8 minutes. Cool slightly; remove from pan. Makes 2 dozen.

*Chill other half till ready too use.