Grandma Gertie'S Old Fashioned Sugar Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

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.