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4 cups all-purpose flour
2 Tsps. baking powder
1 cup vegetable shortening
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 large egg white, beaten
granulated sugar for sprinkling
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Preheat the oven to 350*. Lightly grease 2 baking sheets.
Combine the flour & baking powder.
In a large bowl, cream the vegetable shortening & sugar. Beat in the eggs. Gradually blend in the dry ingredients.
On a floured surface, roll ou the dough to a thickness of �-in. Using a cookie cutter, cut into shapes & place 1-in apart on the prepared baking sheets. Brush the tops with the beaten egg white & sprinkle with granulated sugar.
Bake for 10-12min, until lightly colored. Transfer to wire racks to cool.
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