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Crisp Sugar Cookies

2 cup flour

3 tsp. baking powder

3/4 tsp. salt

1 tsp. vanilla

1/2 cup shortening

1 cup sugar

2 eggs

Sift all dry ingredients together. Cream sugar and shortening, add beaten eggs and flavoring. Beat well. Add dry ingredients. Roll out dough 1/4” thick. Cut with floured cookie cutter and place on greased baking sheet.

Brush top with milk and sprinkle with sugar. Bake in moderate oven 8-10 minutes. Makes 4 doz.