Crispy Sugar Cookies

¼ Cup Shortening

¼ Cup Softened Butter

1 Cup Granulated Sugar

2 Eggs

1 teaspoon Vanilla

½ teaspoon Grated Lemon Rind

2 Cups Sifted Flour

2 teaspoons Baking Powder

½ teaspoon Salt

① Blend together shortening, butter, and sugar.

② Beat into creamed mixture eggs, vanilla, and lemon rind.

③ Sift together and stir in flour, baking powder, and salt.

④ Chill dough for easier handling.

⑤ Remove a small amount at a time from the refrigerator and roll ¹⁄₈ to ¹⁄₁₆ inch thick.

⑥ Place the cookies 2-inches apart on a baking sheet.

⑦ Sprinkle with granulated sugar.

⑧ Bake in moderate oven (375°) 10 to 12 minutes or until delicately browned.

You can cut these "roll-and-cut-out cookies" with fancy cutters and decorate them for festive holiday cookies

Also can ice with tinted frosting