Grandma'S Sugar Cookies
["1 1/2 c. white sugar", "1 1/2 c. brown sugar", "1 1/2 c. shortening (Crisco)", "1 Tbsp. soda in 1 c. boiling water", "7 c. sifted flour", "3 eggs", "2 tsp. baking powder", "1 tsp. salt", "1 tsp. vanilla"]
["Cream sugar and", "shortening.", "Beat in eggs.", "Add alternately dry ingredients,", "hot", "water", "and", "soda.", "Add", "vanilla. Chill in refrigerator", "overnight", "if possible.", "Roll out about 1/4-inch thick and sprinkle with sugar.", "Bake at 425\u00b0 for 5 to 7 minutes (watch that", "bottoms", "do", "not burn).", "Store in tight container. Makes 5 to 7 dozen average cookies."]
["white sugar", "brown sugar", "shortening", "soda", "flour", "eggs", "baking powder", "salt", "vanilla"]