1/2 - 1 c. brown sugar 1/2 - 1 c. white sugar 6 - 12 egg yolks 3/4 - 1 1/2 c. Crisco shortening (not oil) 1 - 2 tsp. vanilla A little (3/4 tsp.) lemon extract (optional) 1 3/4 - 3 1/2 c. flour 1/4 - 1/2 tsp. salt 1 - 2 tsp. soda Mix Crisco and sugar until creamy and light. Add yolks and flavorings. Sift flour, sat and soda. Add to mixture. bake 350 degrees for 7 to 8 minutes or until lightly brown. Recipe may be split as it makes about 3 1/2 dozen cookies. Form into balls and flatten with a glass on a lightly greased cookie sheet. Let set for a few minutes before removing from sheet. |