Ingredients
The following ingredients have 30 Servings
- 1 cup vegetable shortening or lard
- 1-1/2 cups granulated sugar, plus additional sugar for sprinkling
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon lemon extract
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instruction
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
- Cream shortening; add the sugar a little at a time, beating until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs and flavorings; beat well.
- Combine the flour, baking powder and salt. Add to creamed mixture and mix well.
- Using a small scoop, place scoops of dough on a greased or parchment paper lined cookie sheet and sprinkle lightly with sugar.
- Bake, in batches if necessary, at 375 degrees F for 10 to 12 minutes per batch, or until edges lightly brown.
- Let cool for a few minutes on the pan and transfer to a wire rack to finish cooling.