Ingredients
- 1 cup vegetable shortening
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 tablespoon hot water
- 1 tablespoon sour cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Frosting or colored sugar, to decorate
How to Make
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Step 1: In a large mixing bowl, cream shortening and sugar. Add egg; mix well.
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Step 2: Dissolve baking soda in hot water; stir into sugar mixture. Stir in sour cream and vanilla.
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Step 3: Add flour, baking powder, and salt; mix well. Cover and chill for at least 2 hours.
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Step 4: Preheat oven to 350F (180C or gas mark 4).
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Step 5: Lightly grease or line cookie sheets with parchment paper. (I buy parchment in bulk from the local food service store - a great price and less grease and clean-up).
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Step 6: On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to desired thickness (1/8-inch for crispy and 1/4-inch for softer cookies). Place cookies on prepared pan.
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Step 7: Optional - sprinkle cookies at this point with colored sugar, or, to make cookies to frost, leave them plain.
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Step 8: Bake cookies for 10-12 minutes, until edges are lightly brown. Cool on racks. Decorate when cooled with your favorite frosting and decorative candies. This recipe works well for any holiday!
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