Auntie Van’s Christmas Cookies

  • on May 3, 2010
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Ingrients & Directions


2 c Granulated sugar
1 c Butter, softened
2 Eggs
1 ts Vanilla
5 c All-purpose flour
1 ts Baking soda
1 c Sour cream

-COFFEE FROSTING-
1 tb Instant coffee granules
1 tb Hot water
6 tb Butter, softened
1 ts Vanilla
3 c Sifted powdered sugar
1/3 c Whipping cream

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.

Yields
72 Servings

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