Crisp Sugar Cookies

Recipe Ingredients

1 1/2 cups	297g / 10oz	Granulated sugar
1 cup	198g / 7oz	Shortening (part butter for flavor)
2		Eggs, unbeaten
3 tablespoons	45ml	Sweet or sour cream
1 teaspoon	5ml	Vanilla
1/2 teaspoon	2.5ml	Lemon extract
3 cups	187g / 6.6oz	All-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon	2.5ml	Soda
1/2 teaspoon	2.5ml	Salt

Recipe Instructions

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.

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