2 c. all-purpose flour
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
6 tbsp. churned butter (butter)
1/3 c. lard (shortening)
3/4 c. sugar
1 egg
1 tbsp. milk
1 tsp. vanilla

Sift together flour, salt and baking powder. Beat shortening for 30 seconds, add sugar and beat until fluffy. Add egg, milk and vanilla and beat well. Add dry ingredients to beaten mixture; beating until well combined.

Cover and chill at least 3 hours. Working with 1/2 of the dough at a time; on a lightly floured surface; roll to 1/8 inch thickness. Cut into desired shapes. Place on an ungreased cookie sheet. Bake in a 375 degree oven for 8 minutes. President Abraham Lincoln loved these cookies.