Lofthouse Style Sour Cream Sugar Cookies
Yield: Lots of cookies!
Cream together:
2 c. sugar
1 c. butter (or try 1/2 c. butter and 1/2 c. shortening)
Add and mix together:
1-1/2 c. sour cream
3 eggs
2 tsp vanilla extract
In a separate bowl, mix together:
6 c. flour
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
Yield: Lots of cookies!
Cream together:
2 c. sugar
1 c. butter (or try 1/2 c. butter and 1/2 c. shortening)
Add and mix together:
1-1/2 c. sour cream
3 eggs
2 tsp vanilla extract
In a separate bowl, mix together:
6 c. flour
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
Add flour mixture to creamed mixture and mix until well blended.
This makes a very soft tender dough. It should be chilled for a few hours before rolling out on a floured counter. Cut using floured cutters (just dip them in flour between cutting each cookie)
Bake at 425* for 7 minutes. Don't over bake.
Favorite Frosting for these cookies:
4 cups powdered sugar
1 cup butter
6 tablespoons heavy cream
1 tsp vanilla extract
4 cups powdered sugar
1 cup butter
6 tablespoons heavy cream
1 tsp vanilla extract
Mix together butter and vanilla. Slowly add powdered sugar. Once smooth and creamy, add in heavy cream 1 tablespoon at a time. Tint with food coloring.
