Tender Italian Sugar Cookies Recipe Type: Dessert Cuisine: Italian Author: Prickly Gourmet Prep time: 20 mins Cook time: 10 mins Total time: 30 mins Serves: 3 dozen Ingredients Cookies 3/4 cup shortening 3/4 cup sugar 3 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 3 cups all-purpose flour 3 teaspoons baking powder 1/8 teaspoon salt Icing 1/4 cup