1 c. sugar
3/4 c. shortening (part butter), softened
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla or 1/2 tsp. lemon extract
2 1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
Approximately 5 (.79 oz.) rolls Lifesavers candy

Mix sugar, shortening, eggs and vanilla. Stir in flour, baking powder and salt. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour.

Cover cookie sheets with aluminum foil. Roll dough 1/8 inch thick on lightly floured cloth-covered board. Cut into desired shapes with cookie cutters. Place cookies on cookie sheets and cut out inner design using smaller cutters or your own patterns. Place whole or crushed candy in cutouts, depending on size and shape of design. (To crush candy, place between paper towels and tap lightly. Leave pieces large, as candy melts easily.)

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Bake until cookies are very light brown and candy is melted, 7-9 minutes. If candy has not filled cut out, immediately spread with metal spatula. Cool completely on cookie sheets. Gently remove cookies. Makes 6 dozen 3 inch cookies.