Sour Cream Drops

Name: Sour Cream Drops
Ingredients: 1/4 cup shortening; 3/4 cup sugar; 1 egg; 1/2 cup sour cream; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 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 to 4 teaspoons hot water

13 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

1/4 cup shortening
3/4 cup sugar
1 egg
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
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 to 4 teaspoons hot water

Directions

1

In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, sour cream and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; add to the creamed mixture and mix well. Chill for at least 1 hour.
2

Drop by tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased
3

. Bake at 425° for 7-8 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool.
4

For frosting, melt butter in a saucepan until golden brown; stir in confectioners' sugar, vanilla and enough water to achieve a spreading consistency. Frost cooled cookies.