Elizabeth'S Sugar Cookies
["3 1/4 c. all-purpose flour", "1 1/2 c. sugar", "2/3 c. shortening", "2 eggs", "2 1/2 tsp. double-acting baking powder", "2 Tbsp. milk", "1 tsp. vanilla extract", "1/2 tsp. salt", "sprinkles"]
["In large bowl, measure all ingredients except sprinkles.", "Mix at medium speed and beat ingredients until well mixed.", "Scrape bowl occasionally.", "Shape dough into a ball; wrap.", "Refrigerate 2 to 3 hours.", "Preheat oven to 400\u00b0.", "Lightly grease cookie sheets. Roll 1/2 to 1/3 of dough at a time; keep rest refrigerated.", "Roll 1/8 to 1/4-inch thick and cut into shapes.", "Re-roll trimmings and cut.", "Place cookies 1/2-inch apart; \"sprinkle\" and cook 8 minutes. Makes 6 dozen."]
["all-purpose", "sugar", "shortening", "eggs", "double-acting baking powder", "milk", "vanilla extract", "salt", "sprinkles"]