Sugar Cookies

2/3 c shortening

3/4 c sugar

1/2 tsp orange rind

1/2 tsp vanilla

1 egg, 2c flour

1 1/2 tsp. baking powder

1 tsp. salt

4 tbsp. milk

Cream shortening, sugar, orange peel , vanilla. Add egg, milk. Add all dry ingredients. Divide dough in half and chill one hour. Roll out, cut into cookies, bake on greased sheet.

375 6 to 8 minutes.

Icing

confectioners sugar 2 cups

warm water 2 table spoons plus two teaspoons

light corn syrup 1 tablespoon

food coloring

These are the best sugar cookies (recipe courtesy of Josh's aunt Katherine). Just look at the orange flecks. I just eat the batter, who needs the cookie:}