Auntie Van's Christmas Cookies

90 minutes Prep: 30 minutes Cook: 60 minutes

113 calories per serving view nutrition facts

72 servings suggest servings

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Ingredients

2	cups	sugar
1	cup	butter	softened
2	large	eggs
1	teaspoon	vanilla extract
5	cups	flour, all-purpose
1	teaspoon	baking soda
1	cup	sour cream

Coffee frosting
1	tablespoon	instant coffee
1	tablespoon	water	hot
6	tablespoons	butter	softened
1	teaspoon	vanilla extract
3	cups	powdered sugar	sifted
1/3	cup	heavy 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.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 29g

Amount per Serving

Calories 113 38% of calories from fat

	% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.0g	7%
Saturated Fat 3.0g	15%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 18mg	6%
Sodium 37mg	2%
Total Carbohydrate 17.0g	6%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g	1%
Sugars 10.0g
Protein 1.0g	2%

Vitamin A	3%		Vitamin C	0%
Calcium	1%		Iron	2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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