Sugar Cookies

From Mom

2-1/4 cup sifted flour
1/4 tsp. salt
2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
2 eggs, beaten
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1 TBSP milk

Sift flour, salt and baking powder together. Cream shortening and sugar together, add eggs and vanilla, then add sifted ingredients and milk. Roll and cut.

Bake at 375 degrees for 12 minutes.