QUICK SUGAR COOKIES FOR A CROWD

4 1/2 cups brown sugar

2 cups vegetable shortening or butter, melted

2 cups sour cream

8 eggs

3 tsp baking soda

3 tsp cream of tartar

9 cups flour

1 tbsp vanilla 

Pinch of salt

Cream the sugar and shortening or butter. Add sour cream and eggs; beat well. Stir in the remaining ingredients, mix well. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto greased or parchment paper-lined cookie sheets.

Bake at 325-degrees for 8 to 10 minutes.

Note: If you only need a smaller amount of cookies, you can keep half the dough in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks.

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