Title: Crisp Sugar Cookies
Categories: Cookies
Yield: 72 Cookies
1 1/2 c Sugar
1 c Shortening;
- part butter for flavor
2 Eggs; unbeaten
3 tb Sweet or sour cream
1 ts Vanilla
1/2 ts Lemon extract
3 c All-purpose flour
1/2 ts Soda
1/2 ts Salt
Gradually add sugar to shortening, creaming until fluffy. Beat in
eggs, one at a time. Add cream and flavoring. Combine flour, soda,
and salt. Add to creamed mixture, mix well. Chill. Roll out small
amounts at a time, very thin, on lightly floured board or canvas.
Cut with various shaped cookie cutters. Place on ungreased cookie
sheet. Sprinkle with additional granulated or colored sugar. Bake
in 400 F oven for 6 to 9 minutes, until golden.
Recipe by C and H Sugar Kitchen
Reprinted with permission from "From our Private Collection"
