Serve these stuck in chocolate pudding ... kids love 'em!
INGREDIENTS (for 4 servings):
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup shortening
- 1 egg
- 1 cup white sugar
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
PREPARATION:
In large bowl, cream together the shortening, sugar, egg, milk, and vanilla. Stir until well blended. In a separate bowl, mix the flour, baking powder and salt. Add to egg mixture and mix well. Cover and chill for 4 hours.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease baking sheets.
Roll out dough on a floured surface to a 1/4 inch thickness. Cut out cookies with round cookie cutter and place 1 inch apart on cookie sheets.
Bake 18 to 20 minutes until lightly colored. Cool on wire racks.