1 cup shortening

1½ cups sugar

3 eggs

1 cup sour cream

5 cups flour

1 tsp baking soda

2 tsp baking powder

½ tsp salt

Buttercream frosting:

½ cup butter, softened

¼ cup milk

1 tsp vanilla

4 cups powdered sugar

Cream the shortening and sugar together. Add the eggs and sour cream. Mix the dry ingredients together and add to the creamed mixture. Chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to an hour. Roll out the dough on a floured surface. Cut out with cookie cutters or a round glass. Bake at 350 F for 8 to 10 minutes or just until barely set.

For the frosting, cream butter, milk, and vanilla together. Add the powdered sugar and beat until fluffy.

Recipe courtesy of Delores Bontrager, Plains, Montana