1 c. butter
1 c. Crisco
1 c. white sugar
1/4 c. brown sugar
1/2 tsp. vanilla
5 c. flour

Mix ingredients and roll out 3/8" thick on a floured rolling cloth. Cut figures. Place on a cookie sheet, prick with fork, sprinkle on colored sugar or white sugar. Place in a 325 degree oven until short bread turns a light color. Cool for five minutes and then place on an open rack.