• 1 1/2 c. sugar
  
• 1 egg, beaten
  
• 2 1/2 c. commercial sour cream
  
• 4 c. flour
  
• 2 tsp. baking soda
  
• 1/4 tsp. salt
  

Heat oven to 350 degrees. Mix sugar, egg, and cream. Mix flour, soda, and salt; blend thoroughly into cream mixuture. Divide dough in half, forming each half into a long roll. (If kitchen is warm, refrigerate one roll until ready to use.) Cut off a narrow slice of dough. Roll lightly with hands on lightly floured board into pencil-like strip 7 to 8" long. Form a modified figure 8 by pinching ends together tightly; bring pinched ends to center of the ring; tuck under, fastening securely. Place on lightly greased baking sheet. Repeat with remaining dough. Bake 12-15 minutes or until lightly golden. Makes 6 to 7 dozen cookies.

**NOTE: If you use self-rising flour, omit soda and salt.