Ingredients
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3 3/4 c. sifted all-purpose flour
3 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 c. soft shortening
1 c. granulated sugar
1 egg
1/2 c. fresh lemon juice
granulated sugar
Preparation
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Sift together flour, baking powder and salt.
Heat oven to 400\u00b0.
Work shortening in a bowl until creamy.
Add the 1 cup granulated sugar and beat until well blended.
Add egg; beat thoroughly.
Add sifted dry ingredients alternately with lemon juice to creamed mixture.
Beat until smooth.
Cover and chill 1 hour.
Roll a small portion of dough at a time on a lightly floured board to a thickness of about 1/4-inch.
(Keep rest of dough refrigerated.)
Cut with a 2-inch cookie cutter.
Place cookies 2 inches apart on a lightly greased cookie sheet and sprinkle with granulated sugar.
Bake 10 to 12 minutes, until edges are lightly browned.
Cool on wire racks.
Makes about 4 to 5 dozen cookies.
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