Ingredients
½cupbutter,softened
1cupgranulated sugar
1egg
1egg white
2tbspsour cream
1tspvanilla extract
2½cupsall-purpose flour
½tspbaking powder
¼tspbaking soda
½tspsalt
¼cupbutter,softened
2cupspowdered sugar
2tbspcream or half and half
1tspvanilla
several drops food coloring,optional
Preparation
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
In the bowl of an electric mixer, whip together the butter and sugar for about 3 to 4 minutes until pale and fluffy.
Stir in the egg and egg white. Add the sour cream and vanilla, and mix until blended.
Slowly add the dry mixture and stir until well combined. Form the dough into balls, about 1 heaping tablespoon for each.
Place the dough balls on a greased cookie sheet then evenly flatten the dough balls with your hand, to about ¼-inch.
Bake for about 9 to 10 minutes.
Cool completely, then frost.
In a mixing bowl, with an electric mixer, whip together the butter and powdered sugar and cream (or half and half) until fluffy.
Stir in the vanilla. Add in food optional food coloring and mix until well blended.
