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

Mix shortening, sugar and egg. Add flavoring. Add flour, baking powder and salt together; blend in. Chill at least 1 1/2 hours.

Heat oven to 400 degrees. Roll dough 1/8-inch thick. Cut out with holiday cookie cutters. Place on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake 6-8 minutes. Will make 4 dozen 3-inch cookies.