Christmas Cookies

Description

• Makes 6 dozen cookies.

Ingredients

• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 2 eggs
• 1 tbsp vanilla
• 5 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tbsp baking soda
• 1 cup sour cream

Coffee frosting

• 1 tbsp instant coffee granules
• 1 tbsp hot water
• 6 tbsp butter, softened
• 1 tbsp vanilla
• 3 cup sifted powdered sugar
• ⅓ cup whipping cream

Procedures

1. Beat granulated sugar and 1 cup butter in large bowl until light and fluffy.
2. Blend in eggs and 1 teaspoon vanilla.
3. Combine flour and baking soda; add alternately with sour cream, mixing well after each addition.
4. Refrigerate 6 hours or overnight.
5. Divide dough into 4 pieces.
6. Roll out 1 piece on lightly floured surface to ⅛" thickness (keep remaining dough refrigerated).
7. Cut into desired shapes; place on ungreased cookie sheets.
8. Bake at 375°F for 10 – 12 minutes or until bottoms are golden brown.
9. Repeat with remaining dough.
10. Cool completely.
11. Frost with coffee frosting.

Coffee frosting

1. Dissolve coffee granules in water.
2. Beat 6 tablespoons butter in medium bowl until soft.
3. Stir in coffee mixture and 1 teaspoon vanilla.
4. Add powdered sugar; mix until well combined.
5. Gradually add cream until good spreading consistency.