Dutton’s Christmas Cookies

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Christmas day is just around the corner and one of the big activities in my house is baking that delicious, sugary treat for the Jolly Old Elf – Cookies! This month’s recipe comes to us from The Duttons, a supremely talented family that has been delighting Branson audiences for years and were finalists on America’s Got Talent in 2007. The Duttons’ Christmas Cookies are easy to make and fun to decorate so turn on some Christmas carols, break out the sprinkles and call for the kids. Santa is going to love them!

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Dutton's Christmas Cookies

Course

Dessert

Cuisine

Comfort

Prep Time

10 minutes

Cook Time

7 minutes

Passive Time

1 hour

Servings

dozen

Ingredients

Cookies

• 1 cup butter
• 3 cup flour
• 1 cup Sugar
• 1 tsp salt
• 2 lg Eggs
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 cup Sour cream
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp Vanilla

Frosting

• 1 cup butter or shortening (or a little of each)
• 2 lbs powdered sugar
• 1 tsp Vanilla
• 3 tbs milk

Course Dessert Cuisine Comfort Prep Time 10 minutes Cook Time 7 minutes Passive Time 1 hour Servings dozen Ingredients Cookies 1 cup butter 3 cup flour 1 cup Sugar 1 tsp salt 2 lg Eggs 1 tsp baking powder 1 cup Sour cream 1/2 tsp baking soda 1 tsp Vanilla Frosting 1 cup butter or shortening (or a little of each) 2 lbs powdered sugar 1 tsp Vanilla 3 tbs milk

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350.
2. Cream butter and sugar.
3. Beat in eggs, vanilla and sour cream.
4. Add the dry ingredients and stir just until mixed.
5. Wrap in plastic and chill for at least 1 hour.
6. Form into cookies and place on cookie sheet.
7. Bake for 7-13 minutes depending on the size of the cookies.

Frosting

1. Beat butter and vanilla.
2. Mix in powdered sugar.
3. Add milk a little at a time until its the consistency you want.

Recipe Notes

Have fun with using all your favorite Christmas cookie cutters and decorating.