2 1/2 lbs. of flour
2 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 bottle vanilla extract
2 c. sugar
8 eggs
1/4 lb. Crisco
1 stick butter, softened

In large metal bowl mix 2 1/2 lbs. of white flour, 2 1/2 teaspoons of baking powder, 1 bottle of vanilla extract, 2 cups sugar, 8 eggs, 1/4 lb. Crisco, 1 stick of butter softened. Flatten with rolling pin use any cookie cutters. You may have to bake 10 to 15 minutes each tray at 375 degrees. Do not put cookies close in tray. When golden brown take out, let cool and decorate accordingly.