DessertCookies

Soft Cutout Cookies

Ingredients

  • ½ c. shortening
  • 3 ½ c. flour
  • 1 c. sugar
  • ½ tsp. salt
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 4 tsp. baking powder
  • ½ c. milk
  • 1 tsp. vanilla

Directions

Cream sugar and shortening. Add egg and mix. Add milk and vanilla; mix. Add flour, salt, and baking powder. Mix well. Roll out in flour to about ¼" thickness. Bake at 400° for exactly 5 minutes. Cookies will be white and soft.