Gradually add sugar to shortening, creaming until fluffy. Beat in eggs, one at a time. Add cream and flavoring. Combine flour, soda, and salt. Add to creamed mixture, mix well. Chill. Roll out small amounts at a time, very thin, on lightly floured board or canvas. Cut with various shaped cookie cutters. Place on ungreased cookie sheet. Sprinkle with additional granulated or colored sugar. Bake in 400 degree oven 6 to 9 minutes, until golden. Makes 6 dozen medium-sized cookies.

Reprinted with permission from _From our Private Collection_ From the C and H Sugar Kitchen Electronic format by Karen Mintzias