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Auntie Van's Christmas Cookies Recipe


   
Recipe Categories: Cookie Recipes   |   Christmas Recipes
Average Rating: (3 votes)
Yield: 72 cookies
 
Ingredients
  2  cups Granulated sugar  
  1  cup Butter, softened  
  2  each Eggs  
  1  tsp Vanilla  
  5  cups All-purpose flour  
  1  tsp Baking soda  
  1  c Sour cream  
  Coffee Frosting  
  1  tbsp Instant coffee granules  
  1  tbsp Hot water  
  6  tbsp Butter, softened  
  1  tsp Vanilla  
  3  cups Sifted powdered sugar  
  1/3  cup Whipping cream  
 
Instructions
 
  1. 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.

 
  2. 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).

 
  3. 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.

 
 
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.

 
   


 



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