Cutout Cookies

Cutout Cookies

Ingredients:

3 cups flour

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon baking soda

2 eggs beaten

1 1/4 cup sugar

2/3 cup shortening

2 tablespoons sour milk

1 teaspoon almond extract

1/2 teaspoon vanilla

1/3 cup nuts, finely chopped or ground

Directions:

Cream shortening with sugar: add eggs one at a time, flavorings and sour milk.  When well blended, add flour, salt, baking soda and nuts.  Bake at 400*F just until edges show color.

This recipe was shared by my Aunt Pearl and I was told it originally was my Grandmother Sitterly's recipe.