Rolled Sugar Cookies

By Sheilapp

Ingredients

• 2 cups all purpose flour
• 1-1/2 tsp baking powder
• 6 tbs butter
• 1/3 cup shortening
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 tbs milk
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 1/4 tsp salt

Preparation

Step 1

Stir together flour, baking powder, and salt. Beat butter and shortening for 30 seconds; add sugar and beat till fluffy. Add egg, milk and vanilla; beat well.

Add dry ingredients to beaten mixture, beating till well combined.

Cover and chill at least 3 hours.

Working with 1/2 of the dough at a time, on a lightly floured surface roll to 1/8" thickness.

Cut into desired shapes. Place on an ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 375 degrees for 8 minutes or until done.