Edie Ransom's Sugar Cookies from Heaven

This is an awesome sugar cookie recipe from Apron Club member Edie. She is a great cook and these are heavenly. I have made this several times for my class and they are my favorite.

Ingredients:

2/3 c shortening
3/4 c sugar
1 tsp vanilla
1 egg
4 tsp milk
2 c flour
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Makes 1 dozen cookies.

2. Thoroughly cream shortening, sugar and vanilla.

3. Beat in egg until light and fluffy. Stir in milk.

4. Sift dry ingredients. Blend with creamy mix.

5 divide dough in half. Chill one hour.

6. Bake 6-8 minutes.