Ingredients
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1/2 c. butter or margarine
3/4 c. granulated sugar
1 egg
2 Tbsp. lemon juice
1 1/2 tsp. grated lemon rind
2 1/4 c. sifted all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp. double-acting baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
Preparation
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In medium bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg, lemon juice and rind.
Sift together flour, baking powder and salt.
Add gradually to sugar and shortening.
Mix until smooth.
Refrigerate until firm (about 1 to 2 hours). Preheat oven to 400\u00b0.
Roll to 1/8-inch thickness; cut as you wish.
Bake 6 to 8 minutes on lightly greased cookie sheet or until edges are golden brown.
Makes 6 to 7 dozen.
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