_A time-tested family favorite made with granulated sugar._ ## Ingredients - 3/4 cup shortening (part butter or margarine) - 1 cup sugar - 2 eggs - 1/2 tsp. lemon flavoring **or** 1 tsp. vanilla - 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour - 1 tsp. baking powder - 1 tsp. salt ## Instructions 1. Mix shortening, sugar, eggs, and flavoring thoroughly. 2. Measure flour by dipping method or by sifting. 3. Stir flour, baking powder, and salt together; blend in. 4. Chill dough at least 1 hour. 5. Heat oven to **400°F** (moderately hot). 6. Roll dough 1/8" thick on lightly floured board. 7. Cut with 3" cookie cutter. 8. Place on **ungreased** baking sheet. 9. Bake **6 to 8 minutes**, or until cookies are a delicate golden color. **Makes about 4 dozen cookies.** --- **Note:** If you use self-rising flour, omit baking powder and salt.