Dave Watts

Christmas Cookies

Ingredients

  • 3 Cups Flour
  • 1.5 Teaspoons Baking Powder, Double Acting
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Salt
  • 1 Cup Sugar
  • 1 Cup Butter (2 Sticks)
  • 1 Egg
  • 3 Tablespoons Coffee Cream
  • 1 Teaspoon Vanilla

Preparation

  • Sift together in mixing bowl: Flour, Baking Powder, Salt and Sugar
  • Soften Butter
  • Cut in butter until particles are fine
  • Add slightly beaten egg, cream and sugar
  • Blend
  • Roll out on floured pastry board to 1/8 inch thickness.
  • Cut in desired shapes
  • Bake at 400 for 5 to 8 minutes until delicately browned
  • Cool completely before decorating.

Christmas Cookie Frosting

Ingredients

  • 1/2 Cup Butter (1 Stick)
  • 4.5 Cups Powdered Sugar
  • 1/4 Cup Coffee Cream
  • 1 Tablespoon Vanilla

Preparation

  • Blend 2 cups powdered sugar with butter.
  • Add cream and vanilla and mix thoroughly.
  • Add more powdered sugar for desired consistency.
  • Spread on cookies and decorate as you wish.