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Big Soft Sugar Cookies

  • 1 cup butter
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 5 cups flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1-1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda

Beat butter & sugar until fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add vanilla & sour cream. Sift dry ingredients together & gradually add to butter/sugar mixture. Chill 1-2 hours.

Roll out and use cookie cutters to cut out desired shapes. Bake 350° F for 8-10 minutes.

(Submitted by: Lisa Triplett, who got it from Pat Black)


Butter Cream Frosting (for above sugar cookies)

Cream shortening and butter together; add sugar, water, and vanilla. Blend on medium speed until all ingredients are well mixed. Blend additional minutes. Add food coloring as desired. Mix until creamy.

(From the kitchen of Lisa Triplett)


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