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Ingredients

⅔ cup shortening 1 cup white sugar 2 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract ⅓ cup milk 3 cups all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon baking powder ½ teaspoon salt

Nutrition Info

295.7 calories carbohydrate: 41.3 g cholesterol: 31.5 mg fat: 12.6 g fiber: 0.8 g protein: 4.5 g saturatedFat: 3.2 g servingSize: - sodium: 233.9 mg sugar: 17.2 g transFat: : - unsaturatedFat: : -

In a medium bowl, cream together the shortening and sugar. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, then stir in the vanilla and milk. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt, stir into the wet mixture. Cover and chill for about 1 hour.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper. On a lightly floured surface, roll dough out to 1/4 to 1/8 inch thickness. Cut into desired shapes with cookie cutters.
Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, until middle of cookie springs back when touched. Cool on wire racks. Frost with frosting if desired.

2 dozen

This recipe is great for cut out cookies. It was given to me by one of my best friends. Everybody loves these cookies.