1 c. sour cream
1 tsp. baking soda
3/4 c. shortening or butter, softened
2 c. sugar
2 eggs, beaten
1 tsp. vanilla
About 4 1/2 c. flour
2 tbsp. caraway seeds for topping
1/4 c. sugar (topping)

Add soda to the sour cream. Cream shortening with the sugar; add eggs, beating well. Add sour cream mixture to egg mixture; add the flour and mix until the dough is stiff enough to handle and roll easily.

Roll to about 1/4 inch thick and cut with a cookie cutter or tumbler. Sprinkle a little sugar and caraway seed sparingly or according to your taste. Place cookies on a greased cookie sheet. Bake in 350 degree oven for 10-12 minutes. Makes 4-5 dozen.