Sugar Cookies

2/3 cups shortening

3/4 cup sugar

1 egg

1/2 tsp. vanilla

1/2 tsp. grated orange peel

2 cups sifted flour

1 1/2 tsp. baking powder

1/4 tsp. salt

4 tsp. milk

Thoroughly cream shortening and sugar. Add egg, beat until mixture is light and fluffy. Add vanilla, grated orange peel. Mix thoroughly. Sift dry ingredients; stir into creamed mixture alternating with milk. Divide dough in half. Chill 1 hour or so. Roll out one half at a time. Roll 1/2" thick. Cut, place on greased cooky sheet. Sprinkle lightly with sugar. Bake at 375° for 12 min. Makes 2 doz.