1 c. sugar
1 c. brown sugar
1/2 c. butter
1/2 c. shortening
2 eggs
1/2 tsp. lemon extract
1 tsp. vanilla
3 1/2 c. sifted flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. cream of tartar
1 tsp. ground nutmeg
3/4 tsp. salt
3/4 tsp. baking soda
1 c. buttermilk

Beat together sugars, butter and shortening until fluffy. Beat in eggs, vanilla and lemon extract. Sift together flour, baking powder, cream of tartar, nutmeg, salt, and baking soda. Add alternately with buttermilk to creamed mixture. Drop by tablespoonfuls 2 1/2 inches apart on greased baking sheet. Sprinkle with sugar. Bake in 400 degree oven for 10 minutes or until done. Remove from baking sheet; cool on racks. Makes 48.