1 c. shortening
3/4 c. sugar
1 egg
2 1/4 c. sifted flour, try a little less flour
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. lemon extract

Cream the shortening. Gradually add sugar and cream well. Beat in egg and extract. Gradually add the flour, sifted with the salt and baking powder. Fill a cookie press and form into desired shapes on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 400 degrees for 10-12 minutes. Decorate as desired.