Sugar Cookies (MOM) Posted on October 1, 2018 by vanessa Cream 1/2 cup shortening with 1 cup sugar Add 1 well-beaten egg, 2 tbsp. milk, 1/2 tsp vanilla (beaten together until light and fluffy) Mix together 1 3/4 cup flour, 2 tsp. baking powder, 1/2 tsp salt Add to egg mixture Cook for 6-8 minutes