1 lb. sugar
1 lb. shortening
1/2 dozen eggs
1/4 c. milk

Beat together. Add to dry ingredients:

3 1/2 tbsp. baking powder
2 1/2 lbs. flour, start with 2 lbs.
1 tsp. vanilla
Pinch salt

Mix together. Roll out and cut 1 1/2" to 2" long. Bake on greased cookie sheet at 350 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes until bottom of cookies are light brown.