1 c. sugar
3/4 c. shortening (part butter, softened)
1 tsp. vanilla or 1/2 tsp. lemon extract
2 eggs
2 1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt

1. Mix sugar, shortening, butter, vanilla and eggs in a large bowl.

2. Stir in flour, baking powder and salt.

3. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour.

4. Heat oven to 375 degrees.

5. Roll dough 1/8 inch thick on lightly floured area.

6. Cut into desired shapes and cut out areas into cookie shapes.

7. Bake 7-9 minutes or until cookies are very light brown.

8. Place cooled cookies on foil and make the following recipe.

1 3/4 c. sugar
1/2 c. light corn syrup
1/2 c. water
1 tsp. flavoring
Food coloring

A. Combine sugar, corn syrup and water in a pan.

B. Bring to a boil over medium heat until mixture reaches 300 degrees.

C. Remove from heat and add flavoring and food coloring.

9. Carefully pour candy into open areas in cookies.