3 c. flour
1 c. sugar
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. shortening (butter flavor Crisco)
1 egg, slightly beaten
3 tbsp. light cream
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla

Heat oven to 375 degrees. Sift together flour, sugar, baking powder and salt into large bowl. Add shortening and cut into flour mixture until fine. Add egg, cream and vanilla; blend thoroughly. Chill about 1 hour.l Place 1/3 of dough on floured board and roll 1/8-inch thick. Cut into desired shapes with cookie cutters. Place on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake 5-8 minutes. When cookies are cool, frost or sprinkle as desired. Makes 6 dozen cookies.