Step 1

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C).

Step 2

Sift together flour, baking powder and salt. Set aside. Mix until creamy shortening, sugar and egg. Add lemon extract. Mix in cottage cheese until smooth

Step 3

Add flour mixture and mix just until blended. Drop by teaspoonfuls 2 inches apart onto greased cookie sheet. Bake ten to fifteen minutes, or until brown around the edges.