2 c. white sugar
1/2 c. shortening (Crisco or Spry)
2 eggs
2 tsp. lemon or vanilla flavoring
3 1/2 c. flour
2 tbsp. milk
1/2 tsp. salt
2 1/2 tsp. baking powder

Cream sugar and shortening, then add other ingredients. Roll and place on greased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 8-10 minutes. Decorate when cool.

To make a more lemon flavored cookie substitute part lemon juice for milk.

If you have any small leftover pieces roll in small ball, make a dent in the middle of the ball and put in a chocolate chip or a nut.