- 3/4 cup shortening
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 2 eggs
- 3 cups self-rising flour
- 1 teaspoon orange extract
- Colored sugar (optional)
- In a mixing bowl, cream shortening and sugar. Add eggs, flour and extract; mix well. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or until easy to handle. On a floured surface, roll out dough to 1/4-in. thickness. Cut with 2-in. cookie cutters dipped in flour. Sprinkle with colored sugar if desired. Place 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 375 degrees F for 6-8 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool.