1 1/2 c C and H Granulated Sugar 1 ts Vanilla
1 c Shortening 1/2 ts Lemon extract
– (part butter for flavor) 3 c All-purpose flour
2 Eggs; unbeaten 1/2 ts Soda
3 tb Sweet or sour cream 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 degree oven 6 to 9 minutes, until golden. Makes 6 dozen
medium-sized cookies.
Reprinted with permission from _From our Private Collection_ From the
C and H Sugar Kitchen Electronic format by Karen Mintzias
Yields
72 cookies