Soft Sugar Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. lard
3 c. white sugar
1 pt. sour cream
3 tsp. baking powder
2 tsp. soda
1 tsp. salt
3 eggs
5 to 6 c. flour (may need more)
2 tsp. almond flavoring or 1 tsp. almond
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 lb. powdered sugar

Preparation

Cream lard and sugar.
Add eggs, one at a time. Beat well after each. Add sour cream and beat well. Add flour, baking powder, salt and soda, plus 2 teaspoons almond flavoring or 1 each almond and vanilla.
Flour board with 1/2 flour and 1/2 powdered sugar, enough for the dough to handle easily.
Roll out dough about 1/4-inch thick, then dip cookie cutters in powdered sugar and cut as desired. Bake at 350\u00b0 to 375\u00b0 until slightly browned, about 8 to 10 minutes.