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

Sift dry ingredients together. Add shortening and mix with fork. Add eggs and vanilla; mix together. Roll out thin and cut to desired shape. Bake at 375 degrees for 8 minutes.

FROSTING:

2 c. powdered sugar
1/2 tsp. vanilla
2 tbsp. milk

Mix above ingredients; add additional milk to frosting until desired thickness. Spread on cooled cookies.