Instructions

  1. In a large mixing bowl, cream sugar, shortening and eggs.
  2. Add 1 cup flour, soda, salt, and baking powder.
  3. Combine milk and vanilla.
  4. Add to creamed mixture alternately with remaining 4 cups flour.
  5. Cover and chill at least 1 hour.
  6. Roll onto lightly floured surface 1/4 inch thick.
  7. Cut with desired shapes.
  8. Bake on ungreased cookies sheets at 400°F for 8-10 minutes or until edges just begin to turn light golden brown.
  9. Cool and frost with favorite frosting.