Sugar Cookies

Directions

1. 1
   Cream the shortening and sugar thoroughly.
2. 2
   Add sour cream, egg yolk and vanilla.
3. 3
   Sift together dry ingredients.
4. 4
   Add to cream, blending well.
5. 5
   Chill and shape into balls, working with small portions at a time, keeping remaining dough chilled.
6. 6
   Roll out 1/8-inch thick on lightly floured surface.
7. 7
   Cut with floured 2 1/2-inch cutter.
8. 8
   Sprinkle cut out with sugar.
9. 9
   Bake on greased baking sheet in moderate oven at 375° about 15 minutes.
10. 10
    Makes 6 dozen.