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Mum's Christmas Cookies (sugar cookies)

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...