Ingredients
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2 1/4 c. flour, sifted
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 c. shortening
1 c. sugar
2 eggs, well beaten
grated rind of 1 lemon
1 Tbsp. rich milk or cream
Preparation
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Sift flour once; measure.
Add baking powder and nutmeg, then sift together twice.
Cream butter, adding sugar gradually, until light and fluffy.
Add eggs, lemon rind and cream or milk; beat well.
Roll into a thin sheet on slightly floured board.
Cut with floured cutter and dredge with sugar.
Bake in a 400\u00b0 oven for 7 minutes.
This makes 2 1/2 dozen cookies, 3-inches in diameter. These may also be cut into fancy shapes and sprinkled with colored sugar.
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