1 c. butter
1 c. sugar
1 c. sour cream
3 eggs, beaten
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. lemon extract
1 tsp. fresh lemon peel
3 c. flour
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda

Cream shortening and sugar thoroughly; add sour cream, eggs, vanilla, lemon extract and lemon peel. Sift together dry ingredients; add to creamed mixture, blending well, chill. Roll out 1/8 inch thick on lightly floured surface. Cut with a round or shaped cookie cutter, place on greased cookie sheet. Place a raisin in the center of round cookies and sprinkle with sugar if desired. Bake in 375 degree oven about 15 minutes or until light brown.