12 eggs
2 1/2 cups sugar
1 cup margarine, melted
1 cup (2 sticks) butter, melted
2 tbsp. vanilla
2 tbsp. orange extract
2 tbsp. lemon extract
8 or 9 cups all-purpose flour
2 tsp. baking powder (to each cup flour)

Beat eggs until lemon color. Add sugar, melted shortenings and extracts until sugar is blended well.

Have the flour which is your 8 cups plus 16 level teaspoonfuls of baking powder all measured out and add a small amount at a time until you have it all mixed.

Note: If it is too sticky, add 1 more cup plus 2 teaspoons of baking powder to the mixture.

Let stand in the refrigerator for 1 hour. You can either roll out like a pretzel and tie or make them in balls.

Bake at 350°F for 10 to 15 minutes on a greased cookie sheet.

Makes 7 or 8 dozen.