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Sour Cream Drops

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
FROSTING:
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 to 4 teaspoons hot water

In a large mixing 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. Chill for at least 1 hour. Drop by
tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 425° for 7-8
minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool. For frosting,

Printed from tasteofhome.com Oct 7, 2008

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Sour Cream Drops cont.

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

Yield: about 2-1/2 dozen.