Cookies Etc.

Soft Sugar Cookies

Ingredients

• 3 1/4 cup flour
• 1 tsp. soda
• 1/2 cup soft butter or margarine
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 1/2 tsp. vanilla
• 1/2 cup sour cream

Icing:

• 1 stick butter
• 1 tsp vanilla
• Confectioners' sugar, to consistency
• Milk

Directions

1. Sift together the flour and soda.
2. Combine the butter, sugar, egg, and vanilla. Beat 2 minutes.
3. Add the sour cream and half of the flour mixture. Blend, then beat 1 minute.
4. Add the rest of the flour and stir by hand.
5. Roll to 1/4 inch thick and cut with cookie cutters. Place on a greased cookie sheet.
6. Bake at 375°F for 10 minutes.
7. For the icing, mix the butter, vanilla, confectioners' sugar, and milk to spreading consistency.

Notes

• I usually use a can of icing and add different food colors, then spread icing on the cooled cookies.