LAUREN, THEY WILL BE IN THE MAIL TOMORROW! hopefully they aren't too messed up upon arrival...
1/3 butter, softened
1/3 cup shortening
3/4 granulated sugar
(Beat well with mixer, adding sugar gradually)
1 large egg
1 T. milk
1 tsp. vanilla extract
(stir into butter mixture)
2 cups plain flour
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
(combined dry ingredients and gradually add to creamed mixture; mix well)
Shape dough into ball, cover and chill at least 3 hours. Divide dough in half, role 1/2 ball into 1/4" thickness on lightly floured surface. Use cookie cutters and cut into desired shapes.
Bake at 375 for 8-10 minutes - DO NOT BROWN - cool on wire racks