Aunt Jennie’s Sugar Cookies
Author: Mary Ellen
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Serves: 30 cookies
- 1/2 cup shortening
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon rind
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 eggs, well beaten
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 2 cup flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon soda
- Combine crisco, lemon rind, nutmeg and salt. Add sugar gradually, add beaten eggs and milk. Mix well. Add flour sifted with baking powder and soda. Mix well.
- Drop from a teaspoon onto a greased cookie sheet. Roll in sugar
- Let stand a few minutes, then flatten with a damp cloth-covered glass that is dipped in the sugar.
- Bake at 375°F. for 8-12 minutes.
Recipe by Recipes Food and Cooking at https://recipesfoodandcooking.com/2014/12/19/aunt-jennies-sugar-cookies/
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