1 cup sugar1 cup butter1 egg1 teaspoon vanilla2 cups flour1 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon saltInstructions:1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.2. Cream together the sugar and butter. Add the egg and vanilla and mix until well blended.3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder and salt. Add to the butter mixture and mix until well blended.4. Roll the dough into balls and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Flatten each ball with the bottom of a glass.5. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the cookies are golden brown. Let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

IN A LARGE BOWL CREAM TOGETHER THE SHORTENING AND SUGAR.
BEAT UNTIL LIGHTAND FLUFFY.
BEAT IN EGG, VANILLA AND MILK, MIXING WELL.
COMBINE FLOUR,BAKING POWDER AND SALT AND GRADUALLY ADD TO CREAMED MIXTURE.
BEAT UNTILSMOOTH.
CHILL FOR AT LEAST 1 HOUR.
ROLL DOUGH OUT TO A THICKNESS OF 1/4AND CUT INTO DESIRED SHAPES.
BAKE AT 375 DEG F.
FOR 6 TO 8 MINUTES.
Ingredients
Directions
IN A LARGE BOWL CREAM TOGETHER THE SHORTENING AND SUGAR.
BEAT UNTIL LIGHTAND FLUFFY.
BEAT IN EGG, VANILLA AND MILK, MIXING WELL.
COMBINE FLOUR,BAKING POWDER AND SALT AND GRADUALLY ADD TO CREAMED MIXTURE.
BEAT UNTILSMOOTH.
CHILL FOR AT LEAST 1 HOUR.
ROLL DOUGH OUT TO A THICKNESS OF 1/4AND CUT INTO DESIRED SHAPES.
BAKE AT 375 DEG F.
FOR 6 TO 8 MINUTES.