Christmas Cookies

Ingredients

 * 2 	cup  	Granulated sugar
 * 1 	cup 	Butter, softened
 * 2 		Eggs
 * 1 	tbsp 	Vanilla
 * 5 	cup 	All-purpose flour
 * 1 	tbsp 	Baking soda
 * 1 	cup 	Sour cream

COFFEE FROSTING

 * 1 	tbsp 	Instant coffee granules
 * 1 	tbsp 	Hot water
 * 6 	tbsp 	Butter, softened
 * 1 	tbsp 	Vanilla
 * 3 	cup 	Sifted powdered sugar
 * 1/3 	cup 	Whipping cream

Directions
Beat granulated sugar and 1 cup butter in large bowl until light and fluffy. Blend in eggs and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Combine flour and baking soda; add alternately with sour cream, mixing well after each addition. Refrigerate 6 hours or overnight. Divide dough into 4 pieces. Roll out 1 piece on lightly floured surface to 1/8" thickness (keep remaining dough refrigerated). Cut into desired shapes; place on ungreased cookie sheets. Bake at 375°F for 10-12 minutes or until bottoms are golden brown. Repeat with remaining dough. Cool completely. Frost with coffee frosting. Makes 6 dozen cookies. Coffee frosting: dissolve coffee granules in water. Beat 6 tablespoons butter in medium bowl until soft. Stir in coffee mixture and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Add powdered sugar; mix until well combined. Gradually add cream until good spreading consistency.