Pat Taylor'S Sugar Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. shortening
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. grated lemon rind
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1 c. sugar
2 eggs (unbeaten)
2 c. sifted flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
2 Tbsp. milk

Preparation

Combine shortening, salt, lemon rind, nutmeg, sugar and eggs. Beat until smooth.
Sift flour, baking powder and baking soda. Add to shortening mixture and blend.
Add milk and mix well. Measure level tablespoons of dough onto greased baking sheet. Flatten cookies with a flat bottom glass covered with a damp cloth.
Sprinkle with sugar.
Bake in 350\u00b0 oven.
Makes 3 1/2 dozen cookies.