Traditional Sugar Cookies

By Addie

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup shortening(part butter or margarine, softened)
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla or 1/2 teaspoon lemon extract
• 2 1/2 cups flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt

Preparation

Step 1

Mix thoroughly shortening, sugar, eggs, and flavoring. Blend in flour, baking powder and salt. Cover and chill at least 1 hour.
Heat oven to 400 degrees. Roll dough out on floured surface . Cut into desired shapes. Place on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake 6 to 8 minutes or until light brown.