Cookie recipe -- 2/3 cup shortening (crisco) 3/4 cup granulated sugar 1 tespoon vanilla 1 egg 4 teaspoons milk 2 cups flour 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt. (orange zest if you want) Thoroughly cream shortening, sugar, and vanilla. Add egg and milk; beat till light and fluffy. Sift together dry ingredients; blend in to creamed mixture. Divide dough in half. Cover and chill at least 1 hour. On lgihtly floured surface, roll to 1/8 inch thickness. *chill other half till ready to use. Bake on ungreased cookie sheet at 375 F about 8 to 10 minutes. Cool slightly; remove. Makes about 3 dozen. Frosting -- Can just combine powdered sugar and milk till spreading consistency (food colouring) or if you want a buttter cream frosting do 3 tablespoons butter 1/2 pound powdered sugar (about 2 1/3 cups) 2 tablespoons light...