3 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 c. shortening
1 scant tsp. salt
2 tsp. baking powder
2 eggs
1 c. sugar
4 tbsp. milk
1 tsp. flavoring of choice: vanilla, lemon, anise or nutmeg

Cut shortening in dry ingredients as for pie crust. Beat together eggs, sugar, milk and flavoring. Stir into dry ingredients and chill overnight. Roll out and cut in favorite holiday shapes; Christmas, Easter, Valentines, etc.

Bake 10 to 12 minutes in 350°F oven.