Christmas Sugar Crinkles

Ingredients

• 1 cup shortening
• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon lemon extract
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup sugar

Directions

Beat shortening and 1 1/2 cups sugar at a medium speed of an electric mixer until fluffy. Add eggs and flavorings, beating until blended.
Combine flour, baking powder, and salt; gradually add to shortening mixture, beating well. Cover and chill dough.
Shape dough into 1 inch balls. Roll balls in 1/4 cup sugar. Place balls on ungreased cookie sheets.
Bake at 350º for 8 to 9 minutes or until barely golden. Let cool 2 minutes on cookie sheet. Remove to wire racks to cool completely.

Yield: about 5 1/2 dozen.