2/3 c. shortening (Crisco)
3/4 c. sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
1 egg
4 tsp. milk
2 c. all-purpose flour
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
Thoroughly cream shortening and sugar and vanilla. Add egg and beat until light and fluffy. Beat in milk.
Sift together dry ingredients. Using a wooden spoon - add dry mixture to the creamed mixture a little at a time. Mix well.
Cover and chill at least one hour.
On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough to about 1/8 inch thickness. Cut with cookie cutters.
Bake on lightly greased cookie sheet in preheated oven (350 degrees) for 6-8 minutes. Makes 2 dozen cookies. Recipe can be easily doubled. Cool and frost.
2 c. powdered sugar
1/2 stick butter
Add milk (1 to 2 tablespoons) until spreading consistency. Use food coloring for tinting.
