Originally Posted by clem55

1/2 c/ shortning.1 c.sugar,1 egg,1/2teas/salt,1/2 teas baking soda,1/2 teas. baking powder, 2 tbls. milk,1 1/4 teaspoon vanilla or 1 teas. lemon&1 teas.vanilla,2 cups flour. These will make crisp cookies. I normally don't roll them, I make a ball, roll in sugar and flatten with a glass bottom covered in a clean damp hankie. Mix as usual, bake until golden brown. These are my sons favorite, but I always make them with lemon except at Xmas , little ones like to ice them so I just use vanilla then. Have used almond flavoring too.