Delilah's Frosted Cut-Out Sugar Cookies Recipe

In a large bowl cream together the shortening and white sugar until smooth. Beat in the eggs one at a time then stir in the milk and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Combine the flour baking powder and salt; stir into the creamed mixture. Cover dough and chill for at least one hour.

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly grease cookie sheets or line with parchment paper. On a lightly floured surface roll out the dough to 1/4 inch in thickness. Cut into desired shapes with cookie cutters. Place cookies 1 1/2 inches apart onto cookie sheets.

Bake for 6 to 8 minutes in the preheated oven. Remove cookies from baking sheets to cool on wire racks. Cool completely before frosting.

In a small bowl beat the butter 1 teaspoon vanilla and confectioners' sugar until smooth. Mix in the milk one tablespoon at a time until a good spreading consistency is reached. Stir in food coloring to desired shade. Decorate cooled cookies and set on waxed paper to harden.