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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 7 Minutes |
Ready In: 27 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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A light and tasty cookie looks wonderful on cookie trays. Ingredients:
1/4 cup shortening |
3/4 cup sugar |
1 egg |
1/2 cup sour cream |
1/2 teaspoon vanilla |
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg |
1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour |
1/4 teaspoon baking soda |
1/4 teaspoon baking powder |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
2 tablespoons butter |
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar |
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract |
3 -4 teaspoons hot water |
Directions:
1. In a mixing bowl, cream shortening and sugar.
2. Add egg, sour cream and vanilla.
3. Combine dry ingredients; add to the creamed mixture.
4. Chill for at least 1 hour.
5. Drop by tablespoonfuls 2 inches apart onto greased cookie sheets.
6. Bake at 425 for 7-8 minutes until lightly browned.
7. Remove to wire racks to cool.
8. For frosting, melt butter in a small saucepan until golden brown; stir in sugar,vanilla and enough hot water to achieve a spreading consistency.
9. Frost cooled cookies.
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