Banana Pudding Sugar Cookies Recipe

In a medium bowl cream together shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time. Stir in vanilla extract baking powder salt and instant banana pudding mix. Mix in 2 cups flour. Gradually mix in remaining 1/2 cup flour as needed to form a workable dough. Cover and chill in the refrigerator at least 2 hours.

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease baking sheets. Shape dough into walnut sized balls and place 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets. Flatten balls to a thickness of about 1/4 inch.

Bake 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven or until lightly browned.