Fairy Cookies

This recipe is from page 45 of Log Cabin Cooking Pioneer Recipes & Food Lore by Barbara Swell.

2 cups sugar
1/2 cup butter
2 eggs
1 cup sour cream
1 tsp. soda
1 tsp. vanilla extract
flour

cream together sugar and butter.  Add eggs, soda, sour cream, and extract.  Add enough flour to make a soft dough.  Roll out thin or drop spoonfuls onto greased cookie sheet.  Bake at 350 degrees until slightly browned.  

ADDITIONS:  Dried fruit can be added to batter, sugar can be sprinkled on top, or a nut can be pressed in center of each cookie.