SOUR CREAM SUGAR COOKIES
(Ellen’s recipe)
(Don’t double)
- 1 1/2 c. sugar
- 1/2 c. shortening
- 2 eggs beaten
- 1 c. sour cream
- 1 t. vanilla
- 1 t. soda
- 2 t. baking powder
- 4 c. flour
Sift the flour, soda, and baking powder. Set aside. Cream the shortening and sugar. Add eggs and vanilla and beat well. Add the sifted dry ingredients alternately with the sour cream. Chill dough before rolling out the cookies. Sprinkle the dough with sugar before baking.
Bake at 375° for 8 to 15 minutes, half time on the bottom shelf and then on the top shelf. Check anytime after 8 minutes.