Clara’s Soft Sugar Cookies

1 cup shortening

1 3/4 cup sugar

4 egg yolks

2 eggs

1 tsp vanilla

1 tsp baking soda in small amount of water

1 cup half and half

Mix all ingredients together, then add

1 quart flour

2 tsp baking powder

Mix together and chill in refrigerator. Dough will be soft.

Working with a small amount of dough on floured surface, (add only enough flour) knead until stiff enough to roll and cut out.

Sprinkle cookie with sugar.

Bake on greased cookie sheet at 350 degrees for 10 minutes.