Old Fashioned Sugar Cookies - submitted by Virginia Wigall

1 1/2 cup sugar

4 1/2 cup sifted flour

1 teaspoon baking soda

1 teaspoon baking powder

1 cup sour cream

1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla

 

Cream butter or margarine with sugar until light and fluffy.  Add eggs, one at a time beating well after each addition.

Add sifted dry ingredients  alternately with sour cream mixture, mix well after each addition.  Blend in vanilla.

Chill, roll out onto a floured board to a thickness of 1/4 inch.  Cut into 3-inch rounds.  Place on ungreased cookie sheet and sprinkle with sugar or put on an icing after they have cooled.  Bake for 350 degrees for about 10 minutes or so.