Lemon Sugar Cookies

Author

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Recipe

Measurements	Ingredients
$\frac{1}{2}$ Cup	Shortening
1 Teaspoon	Salt
1 Teaspoon	Grated Lemon Rind
1 Cup	Sugar (for dough)
1	Egg, Unbeaten
2 Tablespoons	Milk
2 Cups	Flour
1 Teaspoon	Baking Powder
$\frac{1}{2}$ Teaspoon	Soda (Baking Soda)
As Needed	Sugar (for flattening)
As Needed	Nutmeg (for sprinkling)

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Instructions

1. Heat oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Blend together $\frac{1}{2}$ cup shortening, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind, and 1 cup sugar.
3. Beat in 1 unbeaten egg and 2 tablespoons milk.
4. Stir in 2 cups flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, and $\frac{1}{2}$ teaspoon soda.
5. Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls on a lightly greased baking sheet.
6. Grease the bottom of a glass. Dip the glass in sugar and use it to flatten each cookie.
7. Sprinkle cookies with nutmeg.
8. Bake for 8-10 minutes at 400°F (200°C), or until light golden.
9. Cool on a rack.

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