Soft, delicate and delicious. Pretty enough for a party. :)
Author: Denise
Recipe type: Dessert
Cuisine: American/ European
Serves: 4 dozen
Ingredients
1½ C sugar
1 C shortening/butter (I use shortening)
3 eggs
1 C sour cream
1 t. baking soda
3 t. baking powder
1 t. vanilla
Pinch salt
Dash nutmeg
3-4 C of flour, roughly
For Frosting:
4T butter, melted
dash nutmeg
1 t vanilla
3 C powdered sugar
4T milk. Enough to make a smooth frosting.
Instructions
For cookies:
With mixer, beat shortening, sugar together. Add eggs, one at a time. Add dry ingredients and mix. Add enough flour so that dough moves away from sides of bowl. Drop by teaspoon or small "ice cream" scoop onto cookie sheet. Bake 350 degrees for 10-12 min.
For frosting:
In mixing bowl: mix all ingredients. Add food coloring if desired. Beat in enough powdered sugar for your frosting preference. Enjoy!
Recipe by The Gingham Apron at https://www.theginghamapron.com/sour-cream-cookies-early-morning-farm/