Raisin Crisscross Cookies

Ingredients

• 12 c shortening
• 34 c sugar
• 1 egg
• 12 tsp lemon extract
• 1 tsp milk
• 1 34 c sifted self-rising flour
• 12 c coarsely ground or chopped raisins or nuts

Directions

1. Mix together first 3 ingredients
2. Stir in next 2 ingredients Stir in last 2 ingredients
3. Roll into balls the size of a small walnut
4. Place balls about 3 inches apart on greased baking sheet
5. Flatten with a fork dipped in flour making a crisscross pattern
6. Bake 8 to 10 minutes in a moderate oven 350 to 375 no more
7. Makes about 50 cookies