Combine shortening, granulated sugar and brown sugar; beat at medium speed until well blended.
Add milk.
Beat in eggs, one at a time.
Add Pure Vanilla Extract.
Combine flour, baking soda, cream of tartar and salt.
Mix into butter flavour shortening mixture until well blended.
Chill for 1 hour.
Heat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Roll out ⅓ of dough at a time to about ¼” (0.6 cm) thickness on floured surface.
Cut out with cookie cutters.
Place 2″ (5 cm) apart on ungreased baking sheets.
Sprinkle with coloured sugars and decors or leave plain and frost when cooled.
Bake for 6 to 8 minutes or until edges of cookies are slightly golden.
Remove immediately to cooling rack.
Combine icing sugar, shortening and Pure Vanilla Extract; slowly blend in milk to reach desired consistency.
Beat on high speed for 5 minutes or until smooth and creamy.
Tint frosting with food colour, if desired.
