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Auntie Van's Christmas Cookies from the Recipes EU Collection

 


Auntie Van's Christmas Cookies Recipe

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Auntie Van's Christmas Cookies
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 tbsp Instant coffee granules
1 tbsp Hot water
6 tbsp Butter, softened
1 tsp Vanilla
3 cup Sifted powdered sugar
1/3 cup 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.
 


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