Sugar Cookies

Tis' the season to start making sugar cookies! This is my favorite sugar cookie recipe. It comes from Lisa Talbot, one of my mother's neighbors. The sour cream may seem a strange addition, but it guarantee's nice and moist cookies.

1 C shortening

1 C sugar

1 egg

1/2 t vanilla or lemon extract

1/2 C sour cream

3 C flour

1/2 t salt

1 t baking powder

1/2 t baking soda.

Combine shortening and sugar in mixer; cream well. Add egg, vanilla, and sour cream; mix until combined. Add remaining ingredients and mix until dough is well formed. Cover and refrigerate at least one hour.

Preheat the oven to 375 F. While oven is heating turn out the dough onto a lightly floured surface and roll to 1/4 - 1/2 inch thickness. Cut into desired shapes then transfer to a baking sheet. Bake for approximately 6 minutes. Cool completely before frosting or decorating.