SUGAR COOKIES

1 1/3 cup shortening
1 3/4 cup sugar
1 tsp. grated orange peel
1 tsp. vanilla
3 Tbs. milk
4 cups flour
3 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt

Cream shortening, sugar, orange peel, and vanilla. Add eggs; stir in milk. Add dry ingredients and blend into creamed mixture. Chill 1 hour or more.

On a lightly floured surface, roll to 1/4 inch thickness. Cut into desired shapes. Bake on greased cookie sheet at 375 degrees about 6 to 8 minutes. Cool slightly and remove from pan. Use a good butter cream frosting and have fun decorating!