Directions

1. 1. Cream the shortening and sugar. Add the eggs, milk and lemon extract; mix well.
2. 2. Sift together the flour, salt and baking powder. Mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients. Roll the dough into a ball, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for one hour.
3. 3. Roll out small portions of the dough at a time to 1/4 inch thickness on a floured work surface. Cut out desired shapes and place them on a greased sheet pan. Decorate the unbaked cutouts with bits of candied cherry and lemon peel.
4. 4. Bake at 375 degrees F for 15 minutes.