Ingredients
- 1/2 C shortening
- 1 C sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 C whole milk
- 2-1/2 C sifted AP flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- zest and juice from 1 lemon
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
• Turbinado sugar for topping
- Cream together shortening and sugar
- Add egg and beat to incorporate
- Add sifted dry ingredients 1 heaping TBL at a time
- Alternate with a bit of milk
- Roll into golf ball sized balls
- Flatten balls, forming sides so they are round
- Sprinkle with Turbinado sugar
- Press sugar into the dough
- Place on a cookie sheet
- Bake at 350º for 12-15 minutes, or until lightly browned
