Baking Recipes

Lemon Sugar Cookies

3		cups flour
2		teaspoons baking powder
1/2		teaspoon salt
2		cups sugar
1		cup shortening
2		eggs
1/4		cup lemon juice concentrate
		additional sugar

1. Preheat oven to 350.

2. Stir together flour, baking powder and salt; set aside.

3. In a large mixing bowl, beat sugar and shortening together until fluffy, beat in eggs.

4. Stir in dry ingredients then lemon juice; mix well.

5. Chill 2 hours.

6. Shape into 1 1/4-inch balls; roll in additional sugar.

7. Place 2 inches apart on greased baking sheets; flatten.

8. Bake 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned.

9. Makes 8 dozen cookies.