Sugar Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3/4 c. shortening (part butter)
1 c. sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla or 1/2 tsp. lemon extract
2 1/2 c. flour

Preparation

Mix thoroughly, shortening, sugar, eggs, and flavoring. Blend in flour. Cover and chill at least one hour.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Roll dough 1/8 inch thick on lightly floured cloth covered board.
Cut into desired shapes.
Place on ungreased baking sheet.
Bake 6 to 8 minutes or until very light brown.