Fluffy Sugar Cookies & Vanilla Frosting

• Cookies:
• stick butter, softened↗1
• sugar↗1 cup
• eggs plus 1 yolk2
• vanilla↗1 teaspoon
• baking soda↗0.5 teaspoon
• baking powder↗0.5 teaspoon
• sour cream↗0.75 cup
• flour, plus extra for rolling↗3 cup
• Frosting:↗
• softened butter0.25 cup
• Crisco (sub butter)↗0.25 cup
• powdered sugar↗2.5 cup
• hot water2 tablespoon
• heavy cream (sub milk)↗2 tablespoon
• vanilla↗1 teaspoon

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   For the cookies, cream together butter and sugar. Beat in eggs, sour cream, and vanilla. Add baking soda, baking powder, and flour. Mix until a soft dough forms. Cover and refrigerate for 4-6 hours.

2. 2

   Roll out dough 1/4 inch thick on a floured surface. Cut into small circles (2 1/2 inches in diameter) and bake at 425 degrees for 3-4 minutes. Wait until cookies are cool before frosting.

3. 3

   For the frosting, beat together all ingredients with an electric mixer until very smooth. Frosting will set lightly after a few hours.