Sugar Cookies 2 - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3/4 c. shortening
1 c. sugar
2 eggs
1/2 tsp. lemon flavoring or 1 tsp. vanilla
2 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt

Preparation

Mix shortening, sugar, eggs and flavoring thoroughly.
Stir flour, baking powder and salt together.
Blend all together and chill at least 1 hour.
Heat oven to 400\u00b0.
Roll dough to 1/8-inch thickness on a lightly floured board.
Cut with 3-inch cutter. Place on ungreased cookie sheet.
Bake 6 to 8 minutes or until cookies are a delicate golden color.
Makes about 4 dozen.
Frost if desired.