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Oven 375°
Thoroughly cream shortening, sugar, orange peel, and vanilla. Add egg; beat till light and fluffy. Stir in milk. Sift together dry ingredients; blend in creamed mixture. Divide dough in half. Chill 1 hour.
On lightly floured surface, roll to 1/8 inch. Cut in desired shapes with cutters. Bake on greased cookie sheet at 375° about 6 to 8 minutes. Cool slightly; remove from pan. Cool on rack. Decorate. Makes 2 dozen.