1 c. shortening
1/2 tsp. salt
2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. grated lemon rind
1 1/2 c. sugar
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. nutmeg or vanilla
3 eggs
4 tbsp. milk
4 c. sifted flour

Cream together the shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs and vanilla and lemon rind and beat well. Sift flour with baking powder, salt and soda and add to mixture with the milk. Drop on pan with teaspoon. Flatten with glass, moistened and dipped in sugar. Various items can be used to decorate, such as coconut, nuts, colored sugar. Bake in 375 degree oven for 10 minutes or until done.