Thursday, February 5, 2009

Sugar Cookies

Sugar Cookies

Blend Together:
½ c. shortening
½ tsp salt
1 tsp grated lemon rind
1c. sugar

Beat in:
1 egg, unbeaten
2 TBSP milk

Stir in:
2c. sifted flour
1 tsp baking powder
½ tsp soda

Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls on lightly greased baking sheet. Grease bottom of a glass. Dip glass in sugar and flatten each cookie. Sprinkle cookies with nutmeg. Bake at 400F for 8-10 minutes, until light golden. Makes about 3 dozen cookies.