Soft Sugar Cookies

1 c. shortening
2 c. sugar
2 eggs
2/3 c. milk
4 c. flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla
Cream shortening and sugar. Add unbeaten eggs and cream again. Add milk. Sift dry ingredients and add vanilla. Drop by spoonfuls on cookie sheet. Bake at 400 degrees until light brown. Sprinkle with sugar or frosting.