Ingredients: |
Ingredients: 3 c flour
1/2 t baking powder
1/2 t baking soda
1/4 t salt
1 c sugar
4 T softened butter
1/4 c shortening, softened
2 large eggs
1 t vanilla extract
seeds for 1/2 vanilla bean
3/4 c sour cream
frosting
1/2 c butter, softened
1 t vanilla
2 c icing sugar
salt
2-4 T whipping cream
18 green drops of gel paste
2.5 " round cutter
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Directions: |
Directions:Cookies:
Whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a bowl.
In the mixer, cream together the sugar, butter and shortening, Add the eggs 1 at a time, mixing well between additions. Add the vanilla extract and vanilla seeds and mix well. Add the sour cream and mix again. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and beat on low until just mixed through, the dough will be sticky. Shape into a rectangle and wrap in plastic. Refrigerate for a couple of hours.
When ready to bake, preheat oven to 350º. Line 2 baking sheets with silicone mats.
Roll out dough on a floured surface to about 1/4" thick and cut in 2.5 " rounds. Place the rounds on the baking sheets. Bake until the cookies are puffed and cooked through but have not taken on any colour, 13-15 minutes. Remove the cookies to a wire rack.
For the frosting:
When ready to decorate, make the frosting. In the bowl of a mixer, cream the butter and vanilla until smooth and fluffy. Add the cream 1 T at a time until the frosting is fairly thick. Add the colouring.
Use a butter knife to spread the frosting on the cookies, then decorate with the toppings. Leave overnight to set. |
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