Dawn's Sugar Cookies – Recipe Wise

Ingredients

• 1 cup shortening
• 2 cups white sugar
• 4 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1/2 cup butter , melted
• 2 cups confectioners ' sugar
• 2 tablespoons milk
• 3 drops red food coloring ( optional )