Sugar Cookies

by Melissa Evans

"My friend made these for us and we all love them!".

Sugar Cookies

2/3 C Shortening (butter)

3/4 C Sugar

1/2 tsp Grated Orange Peel - Whole Orange (I used 1 Tsp Orange extract)

1/2 tsp Vanilla

1 Egg

4 tsp Milk

1 1/2 tsp Baking Powder

1/4 Salt

2 C Flour

Thoroughly cream shortening, sugar, orange peel, and vanilla.  Add egg, beat till light and fluffy.  Stir in milk. Sift together dry ingredients. Blend into creamed mixture.  Divide dough in half.  Chill 1 hour.  Roll out on floured surface to 1/8 inch thick.  Cut shapes. Bake 375 about 6-8 min.  Cool before frosting.