Lemon Sugar Cookies

Ingredients

• 3 3/4 c. sifted all-purpose flour
• 3 tsp. baking powder
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 1/2 c. soft shortening
• 1 c. granulated sugar
• 1 egg
• 1/2 c. fresh lemon juice
• granulated sugar

Directions

1. Sift together flour, baking powder and salt.
2. Heat oven to 400°.
3. Work shortening in a bowl until creamy.
4. Add the 1 cup granulated sugar and beat until well blended.
5. Add egg; beat thoroughly.
6. Add sifted dry ingredients alternately with lemon juice to creamed mixture.
7. Beat until smooth.
8. Cover and chill 1 hour.
9. Roll a small portion of dough at a time on a lightly floured board to a thickness of about 1/4-inch.
10. (Keep rest of dough refrigerated.)
11. Cut with a 2-inch cookie cutter.
12. Place cookies 2 inches apart on a lightly greased cookie sheet and sprinkle with granulated sugar.
13. Bake 10 to 12 minutes, until edges are lightly browned.
14. Cool on wire racks.
15. Makes about 4 to 5 dozen cookies.