1 c. shortening
2 c. sugar
3 eggs, beaten until thick
1/4 c. milk
2 tsp. vanilla
1/2 tsp. lemon extract
4 1/2 to 5 c. flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 tsp. cream of tartar
3/4 c. buttermilk

Cream shortening and sugar. Add beaten eggs, flavoring, liquid. Sift dry ingredients. Mix well above and chill 2 hours. Remove 1/3 of dough at a time, roll and cut. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes. Let cool and frosts.