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

Mix well shortening, sugar, eggs, vanilla. Sift together flour, baking powder, salt and stir in. Chill at least 1 hour.

Heat oven to 400. Roll out 1/4 of dough at a time, 1/8 inch thick on lightly floured board. Keep rest of the dough chilled. Cut in desired shapes and place on ungreased baking sheet. Paint with egg yolk paint. Bake 6-8 minutes until set but not brown. Makes 4 dozen.

EGG YOLK PAINT:

1 egg yolk, beaten with 1/4 tsp. water

Divide and color as desired and paint on cookies with a small paintbrush.