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

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Cream shortening, sugar, milk and vanilla in large bowl at medium speed of mixer until well blended. Beat in egg.

Combine flour, baking powder and salt. Mix into creamed mixture. Cover and refrigerate several hours. Roll half of dough to about 1/8 inch on floured surface. Cut into shapes. Place on ungreased sheet for 7-9 minutes. Repeat to other half dough.