GRANDMA’S SUGAR COOKIES

2 cups sifted all- purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon Arm & Hammer Brand or Cow Brand Baking Soda
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup shortening
3/4 cup sugar
2 eggs
1/2 teaspoon lemon extract
1 tablespoon distilled vinegar
1/4 cup sweet milk

Sift flour, soda, nutmeg, salt together.

Cream shortening and gradually add sugar. Cream until fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add lemon extract.

Combine vinegar and milk and add to creamed mixture alternately with dry ingredients.

Roll about 1/2-inch thick on floured board. Cut and place on cooky sheet. Sprinkle with sugar.

Bake at 375 degrees F. (moderate oven) 12 to 15 minutes.

Makes 4 dozen large cookies
Source:
Recipe Booklet - New Fashioned Old Fashioned Recipes, Church and Dwight Co., Inc., 1949