1/2 c. shortening
1 c. sugar
1 egg
3 c. flour
1/4 tsp. salt
3 tsp. baking powder
1/2 c. milk
1/2 tsp. vanilla

Cream shortening. Add egg and beat well. Sift flour, salt and baking powder. Add alternately with milk and vanilla. Roll out and cut. Place on greased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes.