Grandma Simon’s Sugar Cookies

½C shortening
½t salt
½t grated lemon rind (omit)
½t nutmeg (½t *or a smidge less* Penzeys Pie Spice )
1C sugar
2 eggs
2T milk
Cream together with a mixer
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2C flour
1t baking powder
1/2t baking soda
Sift together in separate bowl
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Slowly mix in dry to wet, sturdy wooden spoon works best for mixing
Drop from teaspoons on greased baking sheet.  Flatten with glass with a damp cloth over it. (this step is optional)
Bake at 375 for 9-10 minutes
Makes 3½ dozen

Grandma Simon’s Chocolate Chip Cookies

½c shortening

¼c sugar
½c brown sugar, firmly packed
½t vanilla
1 egg
1c 2T flour
½t baking soda
½t salt
1 pkg chocolate chips

Cream together first four ingredients then add eggs

Sift in flour, soda, & salt – stop to fold in the dry occasionally

Once wet & dry are mixed add chips

Bake @ 375 for 8-12 minutes (depends on your oven)