Shelly's Recipe

OLD-FASHIONED LEMON SUGAR COOKIES

Category: Cookies

3 cups unsifted flour
2 cup baking powder
1/2 cup salt
2 cups sugar
1 cup shortening (Crisco)
2 eggs
1/4 cup lemon juice (prefer “Minute Maid 100% Pure
Additional sugar

Preheat oven to 350. Stir together flour, baking powder and salt; set aside. In large mixing bowl, beat sugar and shortening until fluffy; beat in eggs. Stir in dry ingredients. Add in lemon juice. Mix well. Chill 2 hours or overnight.

Shape into small balls, 1 1/4 inch or less; roll in additional sugar. Place on greased baking sheets 2 inches apart; flatten with egg turner. Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until lightly browned.