Sugar Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3/4 c. shortening
1 c. sugar
2 eggs
1/2 tsp. vanilla or lemon juice
2 1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt

Preparation

Mix shortening, eggs, lemon juice or vanilla and sugar.
In a separate bowl, mix flour, baking powder and salt.
Lightly flour rolling surface.
Roll out dough to 1/8-inch thick.
Cut into desired shapes.
Sprinkle with sugar before baking or frost with colored frosting after baking.
Bake at 400\u00b0 for approximately 10 minutes.