Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups white sugar
• 1 cup shortening
• 3/4 cup milk
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
2. Cream together the shortening and sugar. Mix in eggs and beat well.
3. In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Add flour mixture to shortening mixture in thirds. After each third, add 1/4 cup of the milk and mix well. Dough will be soft.
4. Put dough on well-floured surface and knead in just enough additional flour so it can be rolled. Cut with your favorite cookie cutter.
5. Transfer to parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes. I rotate my sheets, baking each sheet 5 minutes on middle, then 5 minutes on top rack.