dixie sugar cookies

Ingredients

• Servings: 3
• 1/2 cup shortening
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 cup white sugar
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 2 tablespoons milk
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 tablespoon baking soda

Recipe

• preheat oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c). line baking sheets with parchment paper.
• in a large bowl blend the shortening, salt, lemon zest and nutmeg together. add the sugar and beat well. beat in the eggs and milk and mix until well combined.
• sift flour, baking powder and baking soda together. add to the shortening mixture and blend until combined.
• drop dough by teaspoonfuls the baking sheets and flatten with a glass. sprinkle tops with sugar. bake at 375 degrees f (190 degrees c) for 8 to 12 minutes. enjoy!