OLD-FASHIONED LEMON SUGAR
COOKIES
 
3 c. unsifted flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
2 c. sugar
1 c. shortening (Crisco)
2 eggs
1/4 c. lemon juice (prefer "Minute Maid 100% Pure")
Additional sugar

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. 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.

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