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Ingredients

  • 1 cup shortening
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 1/2 tsp. lemon extract
  • 3 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 Tbsp. baking powder
  • 3/4 tsp. salt
  • 6 Tbsp. milk

Method

  • Cream shortening and sugar.
  • Add eggs, lemon extract and milk.
  • Mix well.
  • Add flour, baking powder and salt.
  • Mix well. Chill 1 or 2 hours. Shape into 1 1/4 inch balls.
  • Place on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 375° for 11 to 13 minutes. Do not overbake.
  • Cool 1 minute in pan.
  • Place on wire rack.
  • Yield:
  • 5 dozen.