Sugar Cookies

1 cup sugar
2 1/4 cups sifted flour
2 eggs beaten
1/4 tsp salt
½ tsp vanilla
2 tsp baking powder
1 Tbsp milk
½ cup shortening

Cream shortening & sugar.
Add eggs & vanilla. Add sifted dry ingredients & milk.
Roll dough about 1/3" thick, cut and place on cookie sheet.
Bake on 375° for about 12 minutes.
Cookies should not be browned at all. They should be very, very light.
Frost.

Frosting

1 cube butter
2 cups powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla
3 Tbsp milk
Food coloring

Beat together until smooth and spreadable.
Chocolate frosting: Add 1/4 cup cocoa and a pinch of salt.