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
Directions
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.
Servings: 72 servings
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