Ingredients

• ¾ cup shortening
  
• 1cup sugar
  
• 2 eggs
  
• 1teaspoon vanilla
  
• 2 ½ cups all-pupose flour
  
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
  
• 1 teaspoon salt

Mix thoroughly shortening, sugar, eggs and flavoring. Blend in flour, baking powder and salt. Cover; chill at least 1 hour.
Heat oven to 400F. Roll dough 1/8 inch thick on lightly floured cloth-covered board. Cut into desired shapes. Place on ungreased baking sheet. Bake 6 to 8 minutes or until very light brown.

Thanks to Chef Robert B. Graf of Alphorn Bistro, Inn at Danbury, Danbury, NH for this recipe.