Grandma'S Sugar Cookies

Ingredients:
- 2 c. flour
- 1/2 tsp. baking powder
- 6 Tbsp. butter or margarine
- 1/3 c. shortening
- 3/4 c. sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 Tbsp. milk
- 1 tsp. vanilla

Directions:
- Stir together flour, baking powder and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Beat butter and shortening for 30 seconds.
- Add the sugar and beat until fluffy.
- Add egg, milk and vanilla; beat well.
- Add dry ingredients to beaten mixture until well combined.
- Cover and chill for 3 hours.
- Working with half the dough at a time, on a lightly floured surface, roll to 1/8-inch thickness.
- Cut into desired shapes.
- Place on an ungreased cookie sheet.
- Bake at 375° for 8 minutes or until done.
- Makes 36.