Sugar Cookies

In my opinion this is the best sugar cookie recipe for cutouts.... They're a hit at any holiday!

Cream Together:
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 cup shortening
3 medium eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 tsp. lemon extract

Add:
4 1/2 cups flour, sifted or 4 cups unsifted
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. soda

Mix together and chill. Roll to 1/8" & cut. Bake at 350° until they raise. Don't let them get brown (except around the edges).