Rolled Sugar Cookies

1 package yellow cake mix
1/2 cup shortening
1/3 cup butter or margarine softened
1 teaspoon vanilla, almond extract or lemon extract
1 egg White or colored granulated sugar
Heat oven to 375. Beat half of the cake mix (dry), the shortening, butter, vanilla and egg in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth, or mix with spoon.
Stir in remaining cake mix.
Divide dough into 4 equal parts. Roll each part 1/8 inch thick on lightly floured cloth-covered surface with cloth-covered rolling pin. Cut into desired shapes; sprinkle with sugar.
Place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet.
Bake 5 to 7 minutes or until light brown. Cool slightly; remove from cookie sheet to wire rack.