Cut-Out Cookies

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons double-acting baking powder 
• 1 cup confectioners' sugar 
• 2  eggs 
• 3.5 cups flour all-purpose
• 1 teaspoon salt 
• 1 cup shortening 
• 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract 
• 2 tablespoons water 
• 1 cup sugar white

Equipment

• oven

Directions

1. Mix together flour, shortening, white sugar, baking powder and eggs. Stir in 2 teaspoons vanilla and salt.
2. Refrigerate dough for easier roll-out.
3. Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 8-10 minutes (watch carefully).
4. Add glaze to cooled cookies.
5. Mix 1 cup confectioners' sugar, water (to desired consistency), 1/2 tsp. vanilla and preferred food color for cookie icing. Decorate with favorite sprinkles.