1 1/2 C. sugar

1 C. margarine**

2 eggs

3 TBS. sweet cream, sour cream, or milk

1 tsp. vanilla extract

1 tsp. imitation butter flavor or butter extract**

2 1/2 C. flour

1/2 tsp. baking soda

1/2 tsp. salt

granulated or decorating sugar for finishing before baking

 

** I am going to make a wild guess that if you use butter instead of margarine you can eliminate the butter flavoring.

Preheat oven to 400°.

Cream sugar and shortening (margarine or butter).

Add eggs one at a time.

Add vanilla, butter flavoring (if you are using it), and cream (or sour cream or milk).

Add dry ingredients. (Although the recipe doesn't mention it, it is always a good idea to mix the dry ingredients before adding to the wet.)

Drop by teaspoon full on a "cooky" sheet. (I usually line mine with parchment paper.)

Flatten each cookie with a glass dipped in sugar.

Bake 6 - 9 minutes; watch carefully!