Christmas Cookies and Icing

prep time:
20 minutes
total time:
1 hour
Makes 30 cookies
EricaErica Leighton

ingredients

COOKIE DOUGH
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 3 2/3 cups flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
ICING
  • 3 egg whites, beaten
  • 16oz powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1/2 tsp cream of tartar

directions

  • 1

    COOKIE DOUGH

  • 2

    1. Mix butter and sugar.

  • 3

    2. Add eggs and vanilla and stir until smooth.

  • 4

    3. Slowly add flour and other ingredients and mix well.

  • 5

    4. Refrigerate overnight.

  • 6

    5. Preheat oven to 425°.

  • 7

    6. On a well-floured counter, roll out dough to 1/4" thick.

  • 8

    7. Cut out shapes as desired.

  • 9

    8. Bake 4-6 minutes.

  • 10

    ICING

  • 11

    1. Mix all ingredients and beat for 10 minutes.

  • 12

    2. Separate into different bowls for different colors.

  • 13

    3. Cover bowls with wet paper towels to prevent drying of icing.

  • 14

    4. Decorate and enjoy!

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