1 tsp. pure vanilla
1 doz. eggs
1 c. sugar
pinch of salt
1 c. Crisco or vegetable shortening
4 tbsp. baking powder
Use enough flour to make dough pliable

Preheat oven to 350°F.

Mix above ingredients together to make a soft, pliable dough. Don't overmix or cookies will be tough.

Slice small portions of dough and roll to create a coil about 12 inches long and the thickness of your finger. Cut into 3 lengths and tie each piece into a knot.

Bake on a greased baking sheet for 12 to 15 minutes at 350°F. Cover cookie with icing (see recipe below) when cool.

ICING FOR WEDDING COOKIES:

5 (1 lb.) boxes powdered sugar
2 tbsp. pure lemon extract
Use enough milk to make a med. thickness icing

Dip each cookie into icing, using a fork. Place on a platter to dry. Decorate cookies with raisins, cherries, nuts or coconut. This makes a large amount of icing. You can cut the recipe in half if you like, or any leftover may be refrigerated for up to 2 weeks. Sometimes we flavor the cookies with anisette or almond instead of vanilla. You can also flavor the icing to match.

Makes at least 60 cookies.