The Best Christmas Cookies Ever

This old family recipe makes the best Christmas cookies ever. I was introduced to them when I married Tom. They have become a Christmas tradition around here. We make a big batch of these at least once during December. Everyone who tastes them just raves about how delicious they are.

The dough is mixed up in two steps, wet and dry. Then the two are blended together and the resulting dough is chilled overnight before rolling and cutting. Without a doubt, what makes these so awesome is the butter cream frosting heaped on the top. Don't get me wrong; the cookies themselves are soft and wonderful, thanks to the sour cream. But the frosting is a must. We love to color the frosting in all sorts of festive hues and then liberally sprinkle the frosted cookies with decorator's sugar and non-pareils.

Christmas Cookies

1st Part

• 6 cups flour
• 1 cup butter
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons baking powder

Mix really well like pastry till crumbly.
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2nd Part

• 3 eggs
• 2 cups sugar
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1 t. vanilla
• 1/2 teaspoon soda

Mix together in a separate bowl. Mix 1st and 2nd parts together well. Chill over night. Roll out on floured counter to 1/4 inch thickness and cut into desired shapes. Bake at 350 degrees for 8-9 minutes or until set and firm. Do not let the bottoms brown. Frost with butter cream frosting.

Butter Cream Frosting

• 1/3 cup soft butter
• 3 cups confectioner's sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
• about 2 tablespoons milk

Blend butter and sugar. Stir in vanilla and milk. Beat until frosting is smooth and of spreading consistency.