1/2 c. butter
1/2 c. shortening
1 1/2 c. granulated sugar
2 eggs
1 1/2 tsp. lemon extract
3 c. sifted flour
3 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt

In mixing bowl, cream butter, sugar and shortening until light and fluffy. Beat in each egg then flavoring. Stir in sifted dry ingredients, thoroughly.

Turn dough into rolls, 2" in diameter, wrap in wax paper and allow to chill overnight. Use a sharp narrow blade knife to cut wafer thin slices. Bake at 375 degrees for about 8 minutes or until light golden brown. Makes about 10 dozen 2" cookies. Dough can also be used in cookie press.