SUGAR COOKIES

By

Mom 12/14/86

Ingredients

  • 1 cup sugar
  • 3/4 cup shortening
  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/2 teaspoon lemon flavoring
  • 2 cups flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 cup pecans, optional

Preparation

Step 1

Combine all ingredients, mix well.

Make a small ball of dough, the size of a walnut. Flatten with a wet fork. Put cookies on a prepared (lightly greased) baking sheet.

Bake at 350° F. for 10-12 minutes or until light brown.

Be careful not to overbake.