Sugar Cookies with Coffee Icing

Description

 * Makes 6 dozen cookies.

Ingredients

 * 2 cups granulated sugar
 * 1 cup butter, softened
 * 2 eggs
 * 1 tbsp vanilla
 * 5 cups 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
 * ⅓ cup whipping cream

Directions

 * 1) Beat granulated sugar and 1 cup butter in large bowl until light and fluffy.
 * 2) Blend in eggs and 1 teaspoon vanilla.
 * 3) Combine flour and baking soda; add alternately with sour cream, mixing well after each addition.
 * 4) Refrigerate 6 hours or overnight.
 * 5) Divide dough into 4 pieces.
 * 6) Roll out 1 piece on lightly floured surface to ⅛" thickness (keep remaining dough refrigerated).
 * 7) Cut into desired shapes; place on ungreased cookie sheets.
 * 8) Bake at 375°F for 10 – 12 minutes or until bottoms are golden brown.
 * 9) Repeat with remaining dough.
 * 10) Cool completely.
 * 11) Frost with coffee frosting.

Coffee frosting

 * 1) Dissolve coffee granules in water.
 * 2) Beat 6 tablespoons butter in medium bowl until soft.
 * 3) Stir in coffee mixture and 1 teaspoon vanilla.
 * 4) Add powdered sugar; mix until well combined.
 * 5) Gradually add cream until good spreading consistency.