BAKING FORMULA FOR RICH CRISP COOKIES:

1 cup shortening
2 eggs, well-beaten
2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
1/2 level tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1 cup sugar
1 tsp. flavoring (vanilla, almond or lemon)

Cream shortening well; add eggs, well-beaten, then sifted dry ingredients. Add flavoring last. Use 1 teaspoon vanilla; or 1/2 teaspoon lemon and 1/2 teaspoon almond flavoring; or 1 teaspoon grated orange rind, as desired. Chill.

Roll very thin. Bake on ungreased cookie sheets in quick (400°F) oven for 8 to 10 minutes.

Makes about 4 dozen cookies.

CINNAMON SAND TARTS:

Use baking formula for Rich Crisp Cookies. Use almond flavoring. Chill dough and roll thin.

Beat white of egg slightly and add 1 tablespoon water. Mix 1/2 cup sugar, 2 teaspoons cinnamon with 3 tablespoons chopped almonds. Brush cookies with egg white. Sprinkle with sugar mixture. Bake at 400°F for 8 to 10 minutes.

LEMON THINS:

Use baking formula for Rich Crisp Cookies. Flavor with 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon rind and 1 teaspoon lemon juice. Chill dough.

Roll very thin. Cut cookies and bake as directed in baking formula. Put together in pairs with a Lemon Butter Frosting between.

Note: Orange juice and rind may be substituted for lemon.