Vanilla Cookies
["1/2 c. shortening", "2/3 c. sugar", "1 egg", "1 1/2 c. sifted flour", "1/2 tsp. salt", "1 tsp. baking powder", "1/2 tsp. vanilla", "1 Tbsp. milk", "raisins (optional)"]
["Cream shortening and sugar; add egg and beat well.", "Add half of dry mixture, milk and vanilla.", "Beat well, then add the rest of the dry ingredients.", "Bake at 350\u00b0 on ungreased tray for 8 to 10 minutes (add one raisin on top of each cookie, if desired, before baking)."]
["shortening", "sugar", "egg", "flour", "salt", "baking powder", "vanilla", "milk", "raisins"]