OLD FASHIONED SUGAR COOKIES 
4 c. flour
1 1/2 c. sugar
2 tsp. baking powder
1 c. shortening (or lard)
1 egg
3/4 c. milk (1/2 sweet & 1/2 sour)
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1 tsp. salt
1 tbsp. vanilla
1 tbsp. lemon extract

Sift together: sugar, baking powder, baking soda, nutmeg and salt into bowl. Cut shortening into dry ingredients. Add egg and milk. Mix. Add vanilla and lemon. Mix into above. Chill. Roll and cut on floured board. Bake at 375 degrees for 8 minutes.

GLAZE:

2 tbsp. shortening
2 tbsp. soft butter
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. vanilla
2 c. confectioners sugar, packed
2 tbsp. warm cream milk or 1/2 & 1/2

Cream all ingredients together.

 

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