Grandma Power'S Ole Time Sugar Cookies
["2 c. sugar", "5 eggs", "1 c. shortening (Grandma used Jewel Tea products for everything, I use Crisco shortening)", "1 tsp. baking powder", "1 tsp. baking soda", "1 tsp. vanilla", "1/2 tsp. salt", "5 c. flour, approximately"]
["Cream shortening and sugar.", "Beat in eggs, one at a time.", "Add vanilla.", "In separate bowl, mix 1 cup flour and remaining dry ingredients.", "Add to egg mixture.", "Mix in flour, 1 cup at a time, to right consistency.", "Flour board well, roll dough and cut. Sprinkle with sugar or sprinkles."]
["sugar", "eggs", "shortening", "baking powder", "baking soda", "vanilla", "salt", "flour"]