Great Grandads Sugar Cookies Food

GREAT GRANDAD'S SUGAR COOKIES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line cookie sheets with parchment paper.
• In a medium bowl, stir together 4 cups flour, baking powder, nutmeg, salt, and sugar. Cut in the shortening until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in baking soda, sour milk, beaten eggs, and vanilla. Stir as little as possible, and add the remaining flour as necessary to make dough thick enough to roll out.
• On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough 1/4 inch thick. Cut into desired shapes with cookie cutters. Place cookies 1 inch apart on the prepared cookie sheets.
• Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in preheated oven. Cool on baking sheets.

GRANDMA GERTIE'S OLD FASHIONED SUGAR COOKIES

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.