SOUR CREAM CUTOUTS

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Rich and tender with a lovely vanilla flavor, these cute cutouts are sure to catch Santa's eye when you leave him a plateful! It wouldn't be Christmas without these expected treats. -Jane Grosvold, Holcombe, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 45m

Yield about 6-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

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Ingredients

1 cup butter, softened
2 cups sugar
3 large eggs
1 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
5-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cans (16 ounces each) vanilla frosting
Gel food coloring of your choice

Steps:

In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs, sour cream and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Cover and refrigerate overnight., On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough to 1/8-in. thickness. Cut with floured cookie cutters. Place 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 375° for 12-15 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool. , Tint some of the frosting with food coloring; decorate cookies as desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 109 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 17mg cholesterol, Sodium 73mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.