Crisp Sugar Cookies Recipe

From foodfreeway.com

Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1 cup shortening (part butter for flavor)
2 eggs, unbeaten
3 tablespoons sweet or sour cream
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon lemon extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon soda
1/2 teaspoon salt

Preparation:
Gradually add sugar to shortening, creaming until fluffy. Beat in eggs, one at a time. Add cream and flavoring. Combine flour, soda, and salt. Add to creamed mixture, mix well. Chill. Roll out small amounts at a time, very thin, on lightly floured board or canvas. Cut with various shaped cookie cutters. Place on ungreased cookie sheet. Sprinkle with additional granulated or colored sugar. Bake in 400 degree oven 6 to 9 minutes, until golden. Makes 6 dozen medium-sized cookies.