The cookies are soft, fragrant, and irresistible! I prefer them cut big and round, with scalloped edges. Sometimes they put a raisin in the middle of each cookie.

1 c. butter
1 c. white sugar
1 c. brown sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp. baking soda
Pinch of salt
1 c. sour cream
1 tsp. vanilla extract, lemon extract or nutmeg
5 c. flour
2 tsp. baking powder

1. Cream butter and sugar. Beat eggs; add to butter and sugar; beat well. Add baking soda, salt, sour cream and flavoring; mix well.

2. Sift flour with baking powder and add to mixture 1 cup at a time, mixing after each addition.

3. Roll out dough on floured board, 1/2 inch thick. Cut with cookie cutter and place on greased cookie sheet 1 1/2 inches apart.

Bake at 350°F in preheated oven for 20 minutes or until done, depending on size of cookies. Note: If you prefer to make drop cookies, use only 4 cups of flour.