Sugar Cookies -Amy

2 cups sugar
2 1/2 cups shortening
2 eggs
2 tsp. vanilla
1 (8 oz.) package cream cheese
2 tsp. salt
3 tsp. baking powder
6-7 cups flour

Cream together wet ingredients and sugar. Add flour and dry ingredients. Refrigerate dough (or you can freeze for later use). Roll out and cut into shapes. Bake at 400° until brown; baking times vary depending on cookie size. Frost and decorate however you like.