2 3/4 c. of flour
2 3/4 tsp. baking powder
1 c. sugar
1/2 c. shortening
1/2 tsp. salt
2 eggs (beaten)
1 tsp. vanilla

Combine all dry ingredients in bowl. Set aside. Next cream together sugar, shortening, eggs and vanilla. Add dry ingredients to creamed mixture. Mix until dough forms. Roll out on floured surface. Cut out with desired cookie cutters. Place on cookie sheet and bake at 400 degrees for 10 minutes.