Sugar Cookies

1 c sugar, plus 1/2 c for decorating
1 c powdered sugar, sifted
2 c vegetable shortening
3/4 t vanilla
1 egg, beaten
4 1/3 c cake flour, sifted
3/4 t baking soda
3/4 t baking powder
1/4 t salt

Preheat oven to 375. Cream together sugars and shortening using an electric mixer set on low for 1 minute. Scrape down bowl and increase speed to medium. Mix for 3 minutes. Add vanilla and beaten egg and mix another minute.

In separate bowl, combine flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt. Gradually add flour mixture to creamed sugars, mixing on low just until blended. Do not over mix. Scoop with cookie scoop and roll in reserved 1/2 c sugar. Place directly on cookie sheet and flatten slightly with palm of hand.

Bake 6 minutes. Cookies should not brown. Leave cookies on sheet 5 minutes before removing to cooling rack. Makes 4 dozen.