| ½ or 2 C sugar | ||
| egg | ||
| t | vanilla | |
| t | baking powder | |
| t | salt | |
| C | shortening | |
| C | sour cream | |
| ¾ C flour | ||
| t | soda | |
red or green crystal sugar | ||
| Combine sugar, shortening, and egg; beat until light and fluffy. Stir in sour cream and vanilla. Combine flour, soda, baking powder and salt. Add to creamed mixture. Chill dough 2-3 hours. Divide dough into thirds. Work with one third at a time, keeping remaining dough refrigerated. | ||
| Roll out on a lightly floured surface to 1/8” thick. Cut into desired shapes. (Sprinkle with sugar crystals if desired). Bake on ungreased cookie sheet at 350 for 10 minutes or less. These can be iced too. |