Kris Kringle Cookies


½ cup butter (room temperature)
1½ teaspoon baking powder
¼ cup shortening
1 teaspoon vanilla
½ teaspoon salt
2¼ cup flour
1 cup sugar
2 eggs, well beaten

Blend shortening and butter together, add vanilla.  Gradually add sugar, beat until creamy. Add beaten eggs and mix then add all dry ingredients. Chill dough overnight. Roll out chilled dough on lightly floured surface. Roll to 1/8 inch thick. Use cookie cutters and cut out desired shape. Bake at 375 degrees for 8-10 minutes until golden around edges.

Frost or decorate as desired.

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