1-Preheat your oven: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and prepare your workspace.

2-Cream together butter and sugar: In a medium bowl, cream together the 1 cup butter and 1 cup sugar until smooth.

3-Add egg and sour cream: Stir in the 1 egg and 1/2 cup sour cream to mix well.

4-Add baking soda, salt, and flour: Add the 1 teaspoon baking soda and 1 pinch salt, then gradually mix in the 3 1/2 cups flour until the dough is hard to stir.

5-Knead the dough: Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead until it is no longer sticky.

6-Roll and cut: Roll the dough to one-fourth to one-half inch thickness and cut into desired shapes.

7-Place cookies: Place the cookies 1 1/2 inches apart on an ungreased baking sheet.

8-Bake: Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly browned, then cool on wire racks.