Traditional Sugar Cookies

By Addie

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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

Details

Adapted from keyingredient.com

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.