Myrtle Taylor'S Old Fashion Sugar Cookie - 1940'S(Family Favorite) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 1/4 c. sifted flour (all-purpose)
1/4 tsp. salt
1 1/2 tsp. grated lemon rind or 1 tsp. lemon extract
1 c. sugar
2 eggs, well beaten
1 1/2 tsp. Calumet baking powder
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 c. butter or shortening
1 Tbsp. cream
sugar for tops (may use colored sugar, especially for Christmastime)

Preparation

Sift flour, baking powder, salt and nutmeg together; set aside.
Add lemon rind or extract to butter and cream together; add 1 cup sugar gradually and cream until light and fluffy.
Add eggs and cream; beat thoroughly.
Gradually add flour mixture and blend.
Chill until firm enough to roll, 15 to 20 minutes.
Roll 1/8-inch thick on lightly floured board.
Cut with 3 1/2-inch floured cutter or other shapes.
Sprinkle with sugar.
Bake on ungreased cookie sheet at 400\u00b0 for 10 minutes.
Yields 3 dozen.