Cut-out Sugar Cookies

1 cup shortening
1 tsp. salt
2 cups sugar
1 tsp. baking soda
3 tsp. baking powder
2 eggs
1 Cup milk
2 tsp. vinegar (trust me!)
6 cups flour

Mix ingredients together. Roll onto a floured surface and cut into desired shapes. Bake at 350* for 8-10 minutes. Frost with Butter cream Frosting. (recipe follows)


Butter cream Frosting:
3/4 cup butter
3/4 cup shortening
4 2/3 cup powdered sugar
1 1/2 tsp. lemon juice
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla
1/3 cup water


In a large bowl combine butter, shortening, and sugar and beat until creamy. Add lemon juice and vanilla. Mix until well blended. Add water and mix until very light.