Lemon Crisps

1 C shortening

½ C sugar

½ C brown sugar

1 egg

1 t grated lemon rind

2 ½ C sifted flour

¼ t salt

¼ t baking soda

2 T lemon juice

∙ Preheat oven to 400'

∙ Cream shortening and gradually add sugar and lemon juice creaming well.

∙ Add egg and grated lemon rind.

∙ Sift flour, salt and baking soda then add to creamed mixture a little at a time.

∙ Form into cookies on ungreased aluminum cookie sheets.

∙ Bake 10-12 minutes.

∙ Makes 7 dozen.