Best Cookie Cutter Sugar Cookies
["3/4 c. shortening or butter", "1 c. sugar", "2 eggs", "1 tsp. vanilla", "2 1/2 c. flour", "1 tsp. baking powder", "1 tsp. salt"]
["In a large bowl mix the first 4 ingredients.", "Then blend in remaining ingredients.", "Cover and chill at least 1 hour.", "Roll out and cut as desired.", "Bake at 400\u00b0 for 6 to 8 minutes.", "Yields 4 dozen."]
["shortening", "sugar", "eggs", "vanilla", "flour", "baking powder", "salt"]