Sugar Cookies

I love this recipe of sugar cookies. It is from the Better Homes and Gardens Cookbook

1 Cup Butter
1 Cup shortening
21/4 cups sugar
3 tsp. baking powder
3 eggs
3 tsp. vanilla
1/2 tsp. salt
6 cups flour

Beat butter and shortening, add sugar,baking powderand a dash of salt. Beat till combined. Beatineggandvanilla andthen flour.

Roll and cut into shapes and bake at 375 for 7-10 minutes.

Frost with Powdered sugar frostig:

1/4 cups shortening
1/2 tsp salt
2 tsp. vanilla
3 cups powdered sugar
1/4 cup milk

Mix shortening, salt and vanilla and 1/3 of sugar. Add milk and remainig sugar. Mix until smooth and creamy.