Sugar Cookies

This recipe is from Cindy Himes. I love it! Thanks for sharing, Cindy!

Cream together-

1 C shortening
1 cube butter
2 C sugar

Then add one at a time-

4 eggs

Mix in-

2t vanilla
2 t baking powder
2 t salt

Then add 1 cup at a time-

5 C flour

I use a wooden spoon to mix this together. It is ready when the dough becomes one big blob and all sticks together. Chill for at least 1 hour in refrigerator. Roll dough to 1/4-5/16 thick and cut into desired shapes. Bake at 400 degrees for 6-9 minutes. 6 minutes for small cookies and 9 minutes for bigger cookies. You do not want the edges to brown, so keep an eye on them. The cookies are fine if they are brown, but sooooo good if they are not because they stay softer.