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Prep Time: 60 Minutes Cook Time: 8 Minutes |
Ready In: 68 Minutes Servings: 12 |
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Another holiday favorite...my mother made these while we were kids. I use them on my holiday cookie plates. Ingredients:
1 cup shortening |
1 1/2 cups sugar |
2 large eggs |
1 teaspoon lemon extract |
1 teaspoon vanilla extract |
2 1/2 cups flour |
2 teaspoons baking powder |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1/4 cup sugar |
Directions:
1. Beat shortening and 1 1/2 cups sugar at medium speed until fluffy.
2. Add eggs and extracts; beat until blended.
3. Combine dry ingredients,gradually add to creamed mixture, beating well.
4. Cover and chill at least 1 hour.
5. Shape dough into 1-inch balls.
6. Roll balls in 1/4 cup of sugar.
7. Place on ungreased cookie sheets.
8. Bake at 350° for 8-9 minutes, until barely golden.
9. Let cool 2 minutes on sheets.
10. Transfer to wire racks to completely cool.
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