Sliced Cookies

Directions

1. 1
   Cream shortening and sugar; add eggs, flour, baking powder and salt.
2. 2
   Add vanilla.
3. 3
   Mix well and divide dough into thirds.
4. 4
   Leave one section of dough plain; shape into a long roll the diameter of a half dollar.
5. 5
   To 1/3 dough add cinnamon and nutmeg.
6. 6
   Shape into roll.
7. 7
   To other 1/3 you may add butterscotch chips, chopped nuts, dates, coconut, M&M's or anything the kids like.
8. 8
   Shape, chill and store in fridge.
9. 9
   Slice and bake as needed.
10. 10
    Sprinkle with powdered sugar while warm.