Chocolate Cutouts

Ingredients

• 2/3 cup shortening
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 egg
• 2 cups sifted enriched flour
• 3/4 cup cocoa
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 cup milk

Instructions

1. Blend shortening, sugar and egg.
2. Combine dry ingredients with milk and mix well.
3. Chill dough about 1 hour.
4. Heat oven to 350 degrees F.
5. On a floured board, roll dough a small amount at a time to about 1/8 inch thick. Cut with holiday cookie cutters dipped into flour.
6. Place on and ungreased cookie sheet and bake for about 8 minutes.