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Soft Frosted Cookies
 
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 0 Minutes
Ready In: 10 Minutes
Servings: 6
Kind of like lofthouse cookies, good plain or frosted!
Ingredients:
2 1/2 large cups flour
2 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
2/3 cup softened butter
2/3 cup tbsps sugar
4 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar
6 -7 tablespoons sour cream
3 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
4 egg yolks
5 cups confectioners' sugar
3 tablespoons melted butter
2 teaspoons vanilla
1/2 cup whipped cream
1/4-1/2 cup milk (as needed for consistency)
Directions:
1. Pre-heat the oven to 350 degrees farenheit and line a pan with parchment paper. In a med. bowl combine flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
2. In a lg. bowl whisk together butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg yolks one at a time and incorporate the vanilla and sour cream.
3. Slowly incorporate the dry ingredients with the wet; mix until well-combined. Chill for 30 minute.
4. Roll the dough into balls by the tbsp and place on the prepared cookie sheet, 2-3 inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes at 350 until the bottoms are lightly browned. Let cool on a wire rack for approximately 8 minutes. Frost and sprinkle (see below for frosting).
5. Whisk the sugar and the butter together and slowly incorporate the milk/whipped cream until the frosting holds proper consistency. Add more confectioners sugar and milk as needed. Feel free to add a drop of food coloring to your frosting to be festive.
6. Frost the cooled cookies and top with your choice of sprinkles.
By RecipeOfHealth.com