Sugar Cookies
["2 1/4 c. flour, sifted", "1 1/2 tsp. baking powder", "1/2 tsp. nutmeg", "1/2 c. shortening", "1 c. sugar", "2 eggs, well beaten", "grated rind of 1 lemon", "1 Tbsp. rich milk or cream"]
["Sift flour once; measure.", "Add baking powder and nutmeg, then sift together twice.", "Cream butter, adding sugar gradually, until light and fluffy.", "Add eggs, lemon rind and cream or milk; beat well.", "Roll into a thin sheet on slightly floured board.", "Cut with floured cutter and dredge with sugar.", "Bake in a 400\u00b0 oven for 7 minutes.", "This makes 2 1/2 dozen cookies, 3-inches in diameter. These may also be cut into fancy shapes and sprinkled with colored sugar."]
["flour", "baking powder", "nutmeg", "shortening", "sugar", "eggs", "lemon", "milk"]