GRANDMA GERTIE'S OLD FASHIONED SUGAR COOKIES

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My grandma used to make these. She made huge cookies and we used to get so excited when we knew she was making cookies! These have been a favorite for years. The sour cream makes the cookies soft and the extra extract makes them stand out from "regular" sugar cookies. Sometimes I substitute lemon extract for the almond extract.

Provided by QueenJellyBean

Categories     Dessert

Time 24m

Yield 48-96 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups shortening
2 cups sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 eggs
1/2 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/2 teaspoons almond extract
1 tablespoon vanilla
6 cups flour

Steps:

  • Cream together shortening, sugar and salt.
  • Add eggs and mix thoroughly.
  • Add sour cream,soda, almond extract and vanilla - mix thoroughly.
  • Stir in the flour 1 to 2 cups at a time.
  • Round into balls, roll in sugar and flatten with the bottom of a glass dipped in sugar.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 9-11 minutes until edges are a light golden brown.
  • It will make 4-8 dozen depending on the size of cookie you make. You can sprinkle decorating sugars on top for a decorated touch.

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