Soft Frosted Cookies

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 large cups flour
• 2 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
• 2/3 cup softened butter
• 2/3 cup tbsps sugar
• 4 tablespoons sugar
• 1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar
• 6 -7 tablespoons sour cream
• 3 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 4 egg yolks
• 5 cups confectioners' sugar
• 3 tablespoons melted butter
• 2 teaspoons vanilla
• 1/2 cup whipped cream
• 1/4-1/2 cup milk (as needed for consistency)

Recipe

• 1 pre-heat the oven to 350 degrees farenheit and line a pan with parchment paper. in a med. bowl combine flour, baking powder, and salt. set aside.
• 2 in a lg. bowl whisk together butter and sugars until light and fluffy. beat in the egg yolks one at a time and incorporate the vanilla and sour cream.
• 3 slowly incorporate the dry ingredients with the wet; mix until well-combined. chill for 30 minute.
• 4 roll the dough into balls by the tbsp and place on the prepared cookie sheet, 2-3 inches apart. bake for 10-12 minutes at 350 until the bottoms are lightly browned. let cool on a wire rack for approximately 8 minutes. frost and sprinkle (see below for frosting).
• 5 whisk the sugar and the butter together and slowly incorporate the milk/whipped cream until the frosting holds proper consistency. add more confectioners sugar and milk as needed. feel free to add a drop of food coloring to your frosting to be festive.
• 6 frost the cooled cookies and top with your choice of sprinkles.