2/3 c. butter flavored Crisco
3/4 c. sugar
1 tbsp. plus 1 tsp. milk
1 tsp. vanilla
1 egg
2 c. flour
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt

Cream butter flavor Crisco, sugar and milk in large bowl at medium speed of electric mixer until well blended. Beat in egg. Combine flour, baking powder and salt. Mix into creamed mixture, cover and refrigerate several hours or overnight.

Bake at 375 degrees. Roll 1/2 the dough at a time to about 1/8 inch thickness on floured surface. Cut in desired shapes. Place 2 inches apart in ungreased baking sheet. Sprinkle with colored sugar and decorate or leave plain. Frost when cool. Bake 7 to 9 minutes. 3 dozen cookies.

Not for only Christmas. our favorite cookie for mama and daddy for Santa Claus.