Cutout Cookie

Ingredients

• 1/2 c. shortening
• 1/2 c. butter
• 1 c. sugar
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1 1/2 tsp. vanilla
• 2 1/2 c. flour
• 1 tsp. baking powder
• 1/2 tsp. salt

Directions

1. Mix all ingredients.
2. Chill for several hours.
3. Cut out with cookie cutters.
4. Bake at 350° for 10 minutes.
5. Frost if you want to. Makes approximately 4 dozen.