Yup, all that delightful holiday goodness could be yours if you try these two recipes! Give them a shot!
Okay, not that kind of shot. (I had a little trouble with an aerosol can of frosting backfiring and decided to make the best of it ... sue me.)Sour Cream Cut-Out Cookies
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
Blend:
1 cup Crisco
1 3/4 cup white sugar
Add:
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla or lemon extract
Mix in:
1 cup sour cream
Add:
4 cups flour (1 cup at a time)
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking soda
Chill at least 1 hour in the refrigerator. Roll out to 3/8" thickness. Cut to desired cuteness.
Bake for 7 to 9 minutes. Frost when cool. Makes a TON of cookies ... do not try to make a double batch. Trust me! Your mixer can't handle it ... I have tried.
Buttercream Frosting
6 Tbsp. (1/3 cup) soft butter or margarine
1 tsp. vanilla
1/8 tsp. salt
1 lb. powdered sugar
3 to 4 Tbsp. milk
Cream butter with vanilla. Add salt and gradually add powdered sugar, beating thoroughly after each addition.
Stir in milk and beat until frosting is of spreading consistency.
Frosts two 9" round cakes, 9" x 13" sheet cake, or 36 cupcakes. Or a bunch of cookies.
The decorating is the fun part. So much fun!
Thanks again to Mom and Christine for letting us come over, decorate some cookies, then take some home with us! They are delicious!
These are some of the best cookies ever (as well as the best frosting ever) ... you won't be disappointed.
Happy baking!
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