Ingredients
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1 cup shortening
1 1/2 cups sugar
3 eggs
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 tablespoon water, hot
1 tablespoon sour cream
1 teaspoon vanilla
4 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
Preparation
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In a mixing bowl, cream shortening and sugar.
Add eggs; mix well.
Dissolve baking soda in hot water; add to mixture.
Blend in vanilla and sour cream.
Add flour, baking powder and salt; mix well.
Cover and chill dough for at least 2 hours.
Preheat oven to 350\u00b0F.
Line cookie sheets with parchment paper. (I buy in bulk from the local food service store - a great price and less grease and clean-up).
On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to desired thickness (1/8-inch for crispy and 1/4-inch for softer cookies).
Optional - sprinkle cookies at this point with colored sugar. To make cookies to frost, bake them plain.
Bake for 10-12 minutes, until edges are lightly browned.
Decorate with your favorite frostings and decorative candies.
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