|
Auntie Van's Christmas Cookies
Author/Submitted by:
Servings: 72
Categories:
Christmas
/
Cookies
/
Desserts
Ingredients: 2
cups
Granulated sugar 1
cup
Butter,
softened
2
Eggs 1
teaspoon
Vanilla 5
cups
All-purpose flour 1
teaspoon
Baking soda 1
cup
Sour cream
-----COFFEE FROSTING----- 1
tablespoon
Instant coffee granules 1
tablespoon
Hot water 6
tablespoons
Butter,
softened
1
teaspoon
Vanilla 3
cups
Sifted powdered sugar 1/3
cup
Whipping cream
Directions:
Beat granulated sugar and 1 cup butter in large bowl until light and fluffy. Blend in eggs and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Combine flour and baking soda; add alternately with sour cream, mixing well after each addition.
Refrigerate 6 hours or overnight. Divide dough into 4 pieces. Roll out 1 piece on lightly floured surface to 1/8" thickness (keep remaining dough refrigerated). Cut into desired shapes; place on ungreased cookie sheets.
Bake at 375 for 10-12 minutes or until bottoms are golden brown. Repeat with remaining dough. Cool completely. Frost with Coffee Frosting.
Makes 6 dozen cookies.
COFFEE FROSTING: Dissolve coffee granules in water. Beat 6 tablespoons butter in medium bowl until soft. Stir in coffee mixture and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Add powdered sugar; mix until well combined. Gradually add cream until good spreading consistency.
| 
