GRANDMA BERNIE'S CHRISTMAS COOKIES

1 c shortening
2/3 c sugar
3/4 tsp salt
2 tsp vanilla
exactly 1/3 c, eggs (1 or 2 depending on size)

3 cups sifted flour

Combine first 5 ingredients, beat until smooth and light.

Stir in 3 cups sifted flour (3 regular cups is too much - must sift.)

Wrap in wax paper and chill in fridge 2 hours or overnight.

Divide into 1/4 dough at a time and roll out to about 1/4" and cut into desired cookie sizes w/ cookie cutters.

Bake at 350 for 8-10 or 12-15 min - depending on oven - until they are just light brown.

Usually you should at least double (or quadruple!) the batch to make it worthwhile (they go quick!)

ICING

See back of powdered sugar bag/box.

Decorate and enjoy!!!