Heavenly Sugar Cookies

I wanted to make some sugar cookies one day, so I looked in all the recipe books I have (which isn't very many) and I found this recipe. The name made it sound so good! Who wouldn't want to make something that has "Heavenly" in the name? :)

The flash from the camera reflected off the ceramic inside of the cookie jar which gave a cool effect on the cookies. :)

Ingredients:

2/3 c. shortening

3/4 c. sugar

1 tsp. vanilla

1 egg

4 tsp. milk

2 c. sifted flour

1 1/2 tsp baking powder

1/4 tsp salt

Cream shortening, sugar and vanilla. Add egg. Beat until fluffy and light. Stir in milk. Sift together dry ingredients. Blend dry ingredients into creamed mixture. Divide dough in half. Chill 1 hour. On lightly floured surface, roll 1/8 inch thick. Cut into desired shapes. Bake on greased cookie sheet for 6-8 minutes at 375 degrees. Makes 2 dozen.

These cookies are delicious! I just used the top of a cup to make the round shapes.

If you got some different colors of frosting, kids would have fun decorating these cookies. :)