Wishes Granted: Grandma Z's sugar cookies

This is Grandma Carol Z's sugar cookie recipe. It makes a ton of cookies. Make sure not to use too much flour when rolling out and that your rolling pin and dough are very cold. As in put that rolling pin in the freezer for awhile and roll out in small batches. Very important is that you roll them out once only. 

2 1/2 cups sugar

1 cup crisco shortening (don't skimp)

Creme together. Then add:

2 eggs

2 tsp baking powder

1 tsp real vanilla

Creme together. Then add slowly and alternately: 

4 cups flour

1 cup milk 

Add flour first and last. If it's too sticky add a tbs of flour or so. 

Chill for a minimum of 3 hours in refrigerator. 

Roll out on clean lightly floured surface quickly. Don't let it reach room temperature or it will be a right bastard to work with. 

Cut with cookie cutters or biscuit cutters or just make squarish shapes with a knife. 

Bake on ungreased sheet for 10 minutes. Don't let the bottoms burn. Let cool before adding frosting or glaze of your choice.