My Sister Cindy Lou'S Sugar Cookies
["1 c. shortening", "1 tsp. vanilla", "3 eggs", "1 1/4 c. sugar", "3 c. sifted flour", "3 tsp. baking powder", "1 1/2 tsp. salt", "sugar for tops"]
["Cream shortening and sugar.", "Beat in eggs and vanilla.", "Mix in sifted dry ingredients.", "Roll dough on floured surface to 1/8-inch thickness.", "Cut in fancy shapes to appeal to children.", "Place on ungreased baking sheet.", "Sprinkle with sugar.", "Bake at 375\u00b0 for 8 to 10 minutes.", "Makes about 5 dozen 2 1/2-inch cookies."]
["shortening", "vanilla", "eggs", "sugar", "flour", "baking powder", "salt", "sugar"]