Sugar Cookies

Directions

1. 1
   Sift together dry ingredients.
2. 2
   In a separate large bowl, cream together shortening and sugar until light and fluffy.
3. 3
   Beat eggs in one at a time.
4. 4
   Add vanilla.
5. 5
   Add dry ingredients and mix well (dough will be stiff).
6. 6
   Cover and chill dough 2 hours or more.
7. 7
   Heat oven to 375°.
8. 8
   Grease lightly 2 large cookie sheets. Roll about 1/3 chilled dough on lightly floured board to 1/8-inch thick.
9. 9
   Cut out and place on a cookie sheet with a floured cookie cutter.
10. 10
    Sprinkle cookies with sugar.
11. 11
    Bake on top rack of oven 8 minutes or until light brown.
12. 12
    Cool on rack.
13. 13
    Makes 5 dozen 2-inch cookies.