Step 1

In a mixing bowl, cream together the shortening and sugar.

Step 2

Add eggs, milk, and vanilla and mix.

Step 3

In a separate bowl, mix dry ingredients--(flour, baking powder, and salt. Slowly mix dry ingredients into the wet mixture until you form a large dough ball. Refrigerate for 20-30 minutes.

Step 4

Lightly flour your counter top. Roll dough ball out until 1/2 inch to 3/4 inch thick.  Cut the dough into shapes with cookie cutters (or use a round drinking cup)

Step 5

Place cookies on a parchment lined baking sheet. Bake at 350 degrees F for about 7-10 minutes. Cookies will be very light colored and just set, when you take them out. They will harden as they cool, so don't over bake them.

Step 6

Add the butter and cream cheese to a mixing bowl and beat well until smooth and creamy.

Step 7

Add powdered sugar and vanilla. Add more powdered sugar, as needed, until the frosting is smooth and thick and tastes perfect.