Sugar Cookies with Coffee Icing

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

 * 1) Beat granulated sugar and 1 cup butter in large bowl until light and fluffy.


 * 1) Blend in eggs and 1 teaspoon vanilla.


 * 1) Combine flour and baking soda; add alternately with sour cream, mixing well after each addition.


 * 1) Refrigerate 6 hours or overnight.


 * 1) Divide dough into 4 pieces.


 * 1) Roll out 1 piece on lightly floured surface to 1/8" thickness (keep remaining dough refrigerated).


 * 1) Cut into desired shapes; place on ungreased cookie sheets.


 * 1) Bake at 375 °F for 10-12 minutes or until bottoms are golden brown.


 * 1) Repeat with remaining dough.


 * 1) Cool completely.


 * 1) Frost with coffee frosting.
 * 2) Makes 6 dozen cookies.

Coffee frosting

 * 1) Dissolve coffee granules in water.


 * 1) Beat 6 tablespoons butter in medium bowl until soft.


 * 1) Stir in coffee mixture and 1 teaspoon vanilla.


 * 1) Add powdered sugar; mix until well combined.


 * 1) Gradually add cream until good spreading consistency.