Charlene'S "Grandma'S Cookies" - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 large eggs
2 cups sugar
1 cup shortening, no substitutes
1 cup milk
5 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda (scant)
1 1 teaspoon lemon flavoring or 1 teaspoon almond flavoring
1/4 teaspoon salt
5 cups flour, to make fairly stiff dough (I use approx 5 cups)

Preparation

Cream shortening, add sugar and eggs, beat well.
Then add alternately the flour sifted with the baking powder, soda, salt with the milk.
Roll out and cut with cookie cutter or glass top, bake at 375\u00b0F until done.
to decorate:
ice with your favourite icing and sprinkles.
or try using crushed candy canes and drizzle with chocolate.