Wednesday, November 2, 2011

Sugar Cookies

Ingredients
  • 1 1/2 c sugar
  • 1 cup shortening
  • 2 eggs, unbeaten
  • 3 T sour cream
  • 1 t vanilla
  • 1/3 t lemon extract
  • 3 cups flour
  • 1/2 t baking soda
  • 1/2 salt
Directions

1. Gradually add sugar to shortening creaming until fluffy.

2. Beat in eggs one at a time.

3. Add sour cream, vanilla and lemon extract.

4. Combine flour, soda and salt.  Add to cream mixture.

5. Mix well, chill.

6. roll out small amounts at a time, very thin on light floured board.

7. Cut and place on an ungreased cookie sheet.

8. Sprinkle with regular or colored sugar.

9. Bake at 400 degrees for 6 to 9 minutes until golden.

(makes approx 6 medium sized cookies)

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