Soft and Fluffy Christmas Cookies
This classic Christmas cookie will soon become a family favorite. The addition of sour cream makes for a soft, delicious Santa-worthy cookie.
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- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup Hiland Unsalted Butter
- 1 cup shortening
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon Griffins Vanilla
- 4 1/2 cups Shawnee Mills All-Purpose Flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt Cookie Frosting
- 2 tablespoons Hiland Heavy Whipping Cream
- 4 tablespoons Hiland Unsalted Butter
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon Griffins Vanilla
- Cream together sugars, butter and shortening. Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing until fully combined. Add vanilla, mixing to combine. Next, combine the flour and salt, add 1/2 cup at a time, until incorporated. Roll dough into large (2 tbsps) balls, and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Press each ball down with a glass dipped in sugar. Bake 6 to 8 minutes at 375 degrees. Immediately remove from cookie sheet to cool. Cookie Frosting
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine cream and butter. Stir until butter is melted. Add powdered sugar and vanilla, stirring quickly until combined. Remove from heat, and mix with an electric mixer until creamy and smooth. Tint with food coloring, if desired.