Abbey'S Christmas Sugar Cookies

• 1 1/2 c. sugar
• 2/3 c. soft shortening
• 1 tsp. vanilla extract
• 2 eggs
• 4 tsp. milk
• 4 c. sifted all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp. double-acting baking powder
• 1/2 tsp. salt

1. Cream sugar and shortening.
2. Beat eggs and vanilla extract, if desired, into mixture.
3. Sift flour, baking powder and salt together; add to sugar mixture alternately with milk.
4. Roll dough about 1/4-inch thick on well-floured board.
5. (This dough works better if you refrigerate it for 2 to 3 hours.)
6. If you want, add food coloring and then cut into Christmas trees, stars, wreaths or fancy shapes using well-floured cutters.
7. Place cookies on greased cookie sheets.
8. Bake at 350u0b0 for 12 to 14 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.

sugar, soft shortening, vanilla extract, eggs, milk, flour, doubleacting baking powder, salt

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=447232 (may not work)