Plain Sugar Cookies(Cut Out Very Nice)  
["3 1/2 c. sifted flour", "2 1/2 tsp. baking powder", "1/2 tsp. salt", "2/3 c. butter or margarine", "1 1/2 c. sugar", "2 eggs", "1 tsp. vanilla", "4 tsp. milk"]
["Measure flour; add baking powder and salt and sift again. Cream shortening; add sugar gradually.", "Cream well.", "Add eggs, one at a time, beating thoroughly after each.", "Add vanilla and flour alternately with milk, mixing well after each addition.", "Chill overnight.", "Roll 1/8-inch thick.", "Cut into desired shapes.", "Place on greased baking sheet.", "Bake at 375\u00b0 for 9 minutes or until done.", "Yields 6 dozen medium size cookies."]
["flour", "baking powder", "salt", "butter", "sugar", "eggs", "vanilla", "milk"]