Sugar Cookies

I had these cookies and frosting at a Ward Valentine's Dance while we were in college. Oh my! They were so soft and delicious that I made sure to get the recipe! And of course in the subsequent years and moves I lost it. Fast forward 7 or 8 years and, thanks to Facebook, I reconnected with Kristin and begged for the recipe once again. Now I commit it to the blog - never to be lost again!!!

2 c. butter

4 c. sugar

4 eggs

2 t. vanilla

2 c. sour cream

1 t. baking soda

8 t. baking powder

2 t. salt

10 c. flour

Cream butter, sugar, eggs, vanilla and sour cream. Add baking soda, baking powder, salt and flour. Mix well - will be very sticky. (You can refrigerate the dough to help with rolling). Place dough on floured surface and sprinkle flour over the top of the dough so it won't stick to the rolling pin. Roll out dough to about 1/4" thickness or a little less. Cut into desired shapes and bake at 350F. Start with 7 minutes and add a minute or 2 as needed. You don't want them browning on top so keep a close eye on them! This makes a lot so reduce quantities as desired.

FROSTING

1/2 c. butter

3/4 c. Crisco

1/8 t. salt

2 t. vanilla

1/3 c. cold water

2 lb powdered sugar (I sometimes use less to make a softer frosting that sticks better to the cookies)

Combine all ingredients and mix well. Color as desired and frost cooled cookies.