3 c. flour
1 tsp. Royal baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
1 c. sugar
1 c. shortening
3 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla extract

Sift dry ingredients together. Add shortening, mixing in with a fork. Add unbeaten eggs and flavoring. Roll out very thin on floured board and cut with floured cookie cutters. Decorate tops if desired. Bake in moderate oven at 375 degrees for 8 minutes. Makes 6 dozen.

NOTE: I do not roll out on board but form into a ball and flatten on cookie sheet with fork. Dip fork in flour for each cookie so it doesn't stick. This is a quicker way.