3/4 c. shortening (i.e. Crisco, etc.)
3/4 c. butter
2 c. sugar, white
4 eggs
1/2 tsp. vanilla flavoring
1/2 tsp. lemon flavoring
5 c. flour
2 tsp. baking powder
2 tsp. salt

ICING:

4 c. powdered sugar
2/3 c. shortening (cut into sugar)
1/2 c. hot milk
1 1/3 tsp. vanilla or food coloring

Mix first 6 items thoroughly. Sift dry ingredients and mix. Chill overnight for best rolling results. Roll out 1/8 inch thick, place on ungreased cookie sheet; bake 5-6 minutes at 400 degrees. If edges turn the slightest brown, the cookies are finished.

Beat sugar and shortening to a fine powder. Add milk and vanilla slowly until correct consistency is reached.