GRANDMA MARTHA’S SUGAR COOKIES

2 cups butter or shortening (l lb)

2 cups granulated sugar

2 eggs

3 Tblsp white vinegar

1 Tblsp vanilla *

1 tsp baking soda

4 cups flour

Cream butter and sugar. Add eggs, vinegar and vanilla. Mix soda and flour together. Add flour 1 cup at a time to creamed mixture.

BAKE: 375 degrees, 10 minutes.

Optional: food coloring, lemon or orange zest

* almond flavoring is good, too.