Christmas Cookies Recipe

Makes 72 cookies

Ingredients:

  • 2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 5 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • Coffee Frosting:
  • 1 tsp instant coffee granules
  • 1 tsp hot water
  • 6 tsp butter, softened
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 3 cup sifted powdered sugar
  • 1/3 cup whipping cream

    • Instructions:

    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 1/8" thickness (keep remaining dough refrigerated).
    7. Cut into desired shapes; place on ungreased cookie sheets.
    8. Bake at 375 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.