Sour Cream Drops

By june

Ingredients

• Frosting:
• 1/4 cup shortening
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1 egg
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 tsp each baking soda, baking powder and salt
• 2 tbsp butter
• 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
• 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
• 3 to 4 tsps hot water

Preparation

Step 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 soda, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture and mix well. Chill for a least 1 hour.
Drop by tablespoonfuls 2 inches apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 425 degrees for 7-8 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool.
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.