Rolled Sugar Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. sugar
1 c. shortening
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking soda
6 c. flour, sifted
1 c. sour milk or buttermilk
1/2 tsp. almond or orange extract or 1 tsp. nutmeg (optional)

Preparation

Stir together first 6 ingredients until creamy.
Alternate flour and milk, starting with flour.
Roll to 1/4-inch to 1/3-inch and cut into desired shapes.
Cookies can be frosted, if desired.