Sweets and Desserts

Great Aunt’s Sugar Cookies

2 cups lard or shortening
3 cups sugar
2 eggs
2 cups buttermilk
2 teaspoons vanilla
3 teaspoons baking soda
1 cup cornstarch
6 1/2 cups flour

In large mixture bowl, cream together lard and sugar. Add eggs, buttermilk and vanilla. Sift together baking soda, cornstarch and flour. Gradually add to creamed mixture. Chill dough. Roll out on floured surface and cut into shapes. Sprinkle with sugar. Bake.

Note: These can be iced instead of sprinkled with sugar if desired.
 

 

 


 

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