HEATHER'S SUGAR COOKIES

This recipe came from my daughter, Heather and is a thick, softer cookie.

Mix together with fork until mixture looks like cornmeal and small peas:

           1 c shortening

           4 cups flour

Mix and add to above:

         1/2 cup milk

         2 eggs

         1 1/2 cups sugar

         1 1/2 tsp. Soda

         1/2 tsp. Almond extract

Roll out to about 1/4” thickness and cut into shapes.

Bake at 350^oF on ungreased cookie sheet for 8-10 minutes.

Frost and decorate (see butter cream frosting.)