TRADITIONAL SUGAR COOKIES

3/4 CUP BUTTER

1 CUP SUGAR

2 EGGS

2-1/2 CUPS FLOUR

1 TEASPOON BAKING POWDER

1/2 TEASPOON SALT

1 TEASPOON VANILLA

DIRECTIONS:

  MIX THOROUGHLY SHORTENING, SUGAR, EGGS  AND FLAVORING.

 BLEND IN FLOUR, BAKING POWDER AND SALT.

 COVER; CHILL AT LEAST 1 HOUR.

 HEAT OVEN TO 400 °.

 ROLL DOUGH 1/8 INCH THICK ON LIGHTLY FLOURED CLOTH COVERED BOARD.

 CUT INTO DESIRED SHAPES. DECORATE WITH COLORED SUGAR.

 PLACE ON UNGREASED COOKIE SHEET

 BAKE 6-8 MINUTES.