1/2 c. butter
1/2 c. shortening or lard
1 1/2 c. sugar
2 eggs
3 tbsp. sour cream or yogurt
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. almond extract (or vanilla)
3 c. flour

Cream together butter, shortening and sugar. Add eggs, sour cream, and almond. Sift together dry ingredients. Add to egg mixture. Mix well. chill. Roll out dough to 1/2-1/4 inches. Cut circles or shapes. Bake 8-10 minutes at 350 degrees.

For sharp crisp cut-outs, add 1/4 cup flour and cut baking powder and soda by half. Yield: 3 dozen, more or less.