chocolate sugar cookies

Decorating sugar cookies is a staple during Christmas time. Even though the happiest time of year has come and gone, I thought I'd share this recipe because it was so good!

the non-chocolate version

Chocolate Sugar Cookies

2 1/2 cups sugar

1 cup butter

2 eggs, beaten

4 teaspoons vanilla

1 cup sour cream

5 cups flour

2 teaspoons baking powder

1 teaspoon soda

1 teaspoon salt

1 cup cocoa

1. Cream sugar and butter together, add eggs, vanilla and sour cream. Mix well.

2. Add rest of the dry ingredients and mix. 

3. Chill dough for at least one hour.

4. Roll out on lightly floured surface and cut. Roll dough thicker than regular sugar cookies.

5. Bake at 375 degrees for 6-7 minutes

6. Cool and frost!

** If you don't want the chocolate version, skip the cocoa and add 1/2 cup more flour

Frosting

5 cups powdered sugar

1 1/2 cups butter, melted

1/2 cup cream

2 egg whites

1 teaspoon vanilla

dash of salt

1. Combine ingredients and beat until smooth.

2. Frost and enjoy!

*I also recommend trying Williams-Sonoma's marshmallow frosting. It's on sale right now and so good!

Another Christmas tradition that I mentioned in my holiday post are DUTCH BABIES! (or as some people call them, German Pancakes). If you've never had them, you're missing out. They are super easy to make too! Click the link above for that recipe.