Ingredients
3 cups sifted all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1-1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 cup solid vegetable shortening
3 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Method
Sift together flour, baking powder, salt and sugar. Add shortening, mixing with a
fork.
Add
eggs and vanilla, stirring until well incorporated. Chill dough for several
hours or
overnight.
Pre-heat oven to 375 F.
Roll out chilled dough thinly on a floured
surface. Cut
with cookie cutters and bake on ungreased cookie sheet for about 8 minutes or
until
lightly golden in color.
