1 c. shortening
2 c. sugar
4 eggs
4 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
1 c. sour cream
1 tsp. vanilla

Cream shortening, sugar and eggs until light and fluffy. Alternate flour, soda and salt with sour cream. Add vanilla. Drop by tablespoons on greased cookie sheet. Sprinkle granulated sugar on top and add raisin in middle, if desired. Bake at 400 degrees for 10 to 15 minutes. Yield: 4 to 5 dozen.