Mom's Sugar Cookies
2/3 cup shortening
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 tsp grated orange peel
1/2 tsp vanilla
1 egg
4 tsp milk
2 cup flour
1-1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
Thoroughly cream shortening, sugar, orange peel and vanilla. Add egg, beat till light and fluffy. Stir in milk. Sift together dry ingredients; blend in creamed mixture. Divide dough in half. Chill one hour.
On lightly floured surface, roll. to 1/8 inch. Cut in desired shapes w/cutters. Bake on greased cookie sheet at 375 degrees for 6 - 8 minutes. Cool slightly; remove from pan. Cool on rack. Decorate. Makes 2 dozen. Is usually doubled to make more.
