3 c. sifted all purpose flour
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt/salt substitute
1 c. butter, room temperature
1 c. sugar
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. lemon extract
2 eggs
2 tbsp. milk

Sift together flour, baking powder and salt. Cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Add vanilla, lemon extract and eggs and blend. Add dry ingredients and milk; mix well. Chill dough thoroughly, several hours or overnight. Press a small amount of dough at a time through cookie press onto ungreased cookie sheet using the plate for shape desired.

Bake at 350°F for about 8 minutes until light golden. Cookies may be decorated before baking with bits of candied fruit, jam or colored sprinkles or bake plain and then ice and decorate.