Hi, List, Here's a recipe from my grandmother, Ella Duffield Petticord (1881-1959) for sugar cookies. They can be sugared or frosted, and sound great for Christmas. My mother just sent me the recipe, and I'm itching to try it; Grandma Petticord's Crisp Sugar Cookies 1/2 cup shortening (half butter and half Crisco) 1 cup sugar Pinch of salt 2 eggs 2 Tbs. sweet milk 1 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp. soda 1 tsp. vanilla Flour to make dough stiff enough to roll. (at least 3 cups) Roll thin and bake in a hot oven. (400 degrees)