Sugar Cookies

Sugar Cookies
1 cup Shortening
2 cups Sugar
1/2 cup Milk
2 tsp. Vanilla
3 Eggs
5 1/2 cups Four
1 tsp. Salt

1. Measure out flour, and salt in small bowl.
2. Beat eggs, add milk and vanilla in a different small bowl.
3. Cream  sugar and shortening together.
4. Alternating flour mixture and egg mixture add all the remaining ingredients to creamed shortening.
5. Roll out small portions of dough at a time to 1/4 inch thick.
6. Cut desired shapes.
7. Reform into a ball, roll and cut again.  I only work the dough 3 times then I save it for one last working with all of the other scraps.
8. Chill for about 30-60 minuets in the refrigerator.
9. Heat oven to 350°.
10. Bake for 12-15 minutes.
11. Remove from baking sheet and cool on a wire rack.
12. Decorate once the cookies are cooled. 

Enjoy~