Orange Cutouts

3/4 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
2 eggs, beaten
2 teaspoons grated orange rind
3  1/2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1/3 cup milk

Cream shortening and sugar.  Beat eggs and rind into mixture.  Mix well.  
Add vanilla to milk and alternate with dry ingredients.  Chill well.  
Roll 1/8 inch thick on lightly floured board; cut into shapes with cookie cutters.  
Bake on ungreased cookie sheet in a 375° oven for about 8-10 minutes.
Makes about 6 dozen cookies.  When cool, frost and decorate as desired.