Wheatena Cookies

From a box of Wheatena from the 50's.

1/2 c. shortening

1 c. sugar

1 egg

2 Tbs. milk

1-1/2 c. flour

2 tsp. baking powder

1/4 tsp. salt

1/2 c. uncooked Wheatena

Sift together flour, Wheatena, salt and baking powder. Cream shortening and sugar; add milk and beaten egg, then sifted ingredients. Drop on a cookie sheet, or roll very thin on a well floured board and cut with cookie cutters. Bake at 350° for about 10 minutes.