Sour Cream Drops

By izzie

Ingredients

• BURNT SUGAR 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. baking soda
• 1/4 sp. baking powder
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 2 tbsp. butter (no substitutes)
• 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
• 1/4 tsp. vanilla extract
• 3 to 4 tsp. hot water

Details

Servings 3

Preparation

Step 1

In a mixing bowl, cream shortening, sugar and egg. Add sour cream and vanilla. Combine dry ingredients; add to the creamed mixture. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Drop by tablespoonfuls 2 in. 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 small saucepan until golden brown; stir in the sugar, vanilla and enough water to achieve a spreading consistency Frost cooled cookies.