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Christmas Cookies
D. Rattray
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Prep Time : 8min
Cook Time : 15min
Course : Cookies and Candy
Special : For Kids
Type of Prep : Bake
Cuisine : U.S. Regional
Occasion : Christmas, Valentine's Day
 

Sour Cream Cookies

From Diana Rattray,
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Decorate these sour cream cut-out cookies with icing, colored sugar, or ground spices. Scroll down to see more Christmas cookie recipes.

INGREDIENTS:

  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter flavored shortening
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3 to 4 cups flour
  • dash nutmeg or cinnamon, optional
  • colored sugar, optional
  • icing, if desired

PREPARATION:

In a bowl, combine baking powder with flour; set aside. Mix baking soda with sour cream and set aside. Cream shortening with sugar; add eggs and beat until fluffy. Add flour mixture and sour cream mixture, alternating, in about 3 additions. Chill, roll out about 1/8 to 1/4-inch thick on floured surface, and cut into shapes.

Bake at 350° for 10 to 15 minutes. Sprinkle with sugar or spices before baking, or frost when cooled.

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