Title: Auntie van's christmas cookies
 Categories: Cookies
      Yield: 72 Servings
 
      2 c  Granulated sugar
      1 c  Butter, softened
      2    Eggs
      1 ts Vanilla
      5 c  All-purpose flour
      1 ts Baking soda
      1 c  Sour cream

MMMMM----------------------COFFEE FROSTING---------------------------
      1 tb Instant coffee granules
      1 tb Hot water
      6 tb Butter, softened
      1 ts Vanilla
      3 c  Sifted powdered sugar
    1/3 c  Whipping cream
 
  Beat granulated sugar and 1 cup butter in large bowl until light and
  fluffy. Blend in eggs and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Combine flour and baking
  soda; add alternately with sour cream, mixing well after each
  addition. Refrigerate 6 hours or overnight. Divide dough into 4
  pieces. Roll out 1 piece on lightly floured surface to 1/8" thickness
  (keep remaining dough refrigerated). Cut into desired shapes; place
  on ungreased cookie sheets. Bake at 375 for 10-12 minutes or until
  bottoms are golden brown. Repeat with remaining dough. Cool
  completely. Frost with Coffee Frosting.
  
  Makes 6 dozen cookies.
  
  COFFEE FROSTING: Dissolve coffee granules in water. Beat 6 tablespoons
  butter in medium bowl until soft. Stir in coffee mixture and 1
  teaspoon vanilla. Add powdered sugar; mix until well combined.
  Gradually add cream until good spreading consistency.
  
  From Favorite All Time Recipes - Homemade Holiday Cookies, Publication
  International, Ltd., ISBN 0-7853-0147-X.
  
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