Sugar Cookies

This recipe came from my Aunt Merle Allen. I have used
this recipe alot! Especially Valentine`s Day, Halloween, and
Christmas!

1/2 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
2 eggs, beaten
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 cup milk
1 tsp. vanilla
3 1/2 cups flour

Cream shortening, sugar. Add eggs and vanilla. Add dry
ingredients alternately with milk. Refrigerate till chilled.
Roll out and cut in desired shapes. Bake 375 oven for
about 8 minutes. Frost ( try using almond or coconut extract
flavoring in your frosting.)