Jeannine’s SUGAR COOKIES

¾ cup shortening

¾ cup butter

2 cups sugar

4 eggs

2 tsp. vanilla or almond extract

4 cups flour

2 tsp. baking powder

1 ¼ tsp. salt

Cream shortening, butter and sugar.

Add eggs and extract.

Add dry ingredients.

Chill at least an hour or overnight.

Roll out and cut into shapes.

Place on ungreased cookie sheet.

Bake at 400 degrees for 6-8 minutes.

Cool completely before frosting.