Traditional Sugar Cookies Recipe
¾ cup shortening (part butter or margarine, softened)
1 cup of sugar
1 teaspoon of vanilla
2 ½ cups of flour
2 eggs
1 teaspoon of baking powder
1 teaspoon of salt
Mix thoroughly shortening, sugar, eggs and flavoring. Blend in flour, baking powder and salt. Cover and chill at least 1 hour. Heat oven to 400 degrees. Roll dough 1/8 inch thick on lightly floured board. Cut into desired shapes. Place on un-greased baking sheet. Bake 6-8 minutes or until very light brown. Makes about 4 dozen 3 inch cookies.