Lora's Sugar Cookies
Contributed by Diane S.

This is the best recipe for cookie cutters there is!

2/3 c shortening
3/4 c sugar
1/2 tsp. grated orange peel
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1 egg
4 tsp. milk
2 c sifted flour
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt

Cream shortening, sugar, orange peel & vanilla
add egg & beat til light & fluffy, stir in milk
sift together dry ingredients & blend in cream mixture.
Divide dough in half, chill one hour.
6-8 minutes in oven