Ingredients

The following ingredients have 24 Servings
  • 3/4 cup shortening ((part butter or margarine, softened))
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla ((or 1/2 tsp lemon extract))
  • 2 1/2 cups Gold Medal (all-purpose) flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp salt

Instruction

  • Mix the shortening, sugar, eggs, and flavoring together thoroughly (best to cream the the shortening and sugar together until smooth first). Blend in the flour, baking powder, and salt. Cover and chill for at least an hour.
  • Heat oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C) and line your baking sheet(s) with parchment paper. Roll the dough to 1/4 inch thickness on a lightly floured pastry mat or board. Cut out desired shapes and transfer them to your baking sheet(s). Bake 6-8 minutes or until very lightly brown.