Mom's Old-Fashioned Cutouts

By ezunich

Ingredients

• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 1 egg
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 4 cups flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 2 cups confectioners' sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 3-4 tbs heavy whipping cream
• Food coloring and sprinkles

Details

Servings 5

Preparation

Step 1

1. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, then sour cream and vanilla. In another bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and cinnamon; gradually beat into creamed mixture.

2. Divide dough into three portions. Shape each into a disk; wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 30 minutes or until easy to handle.

3. On a lightly floured surface, roll each portion of dough to 1/4 inch thickness. Cut with a floured 3 inch cookie cutter. Place 2 inches apart on greased baking sheets. (If you want, freeze until firm. Place in freezer bags).

4. Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until light brown. Remove to wire racks to cool completely.

5. In a small bowl, mix the confectioners' sugar, vanilla, salt and enough cream to reach desired consistency. Tint with food coloring. Decorate cookies as desired.