Santa Sugar Cookies

January 16, 2013

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Christmas just isn't Christmas without yummy cookies! Our family is full of sugar cookie junkies. Our cute mom saw some cute Santa cookies at a local restaurant and decided that she could easily make her own. These cookies were a huge hit at our party and if you need a darling cookie for a cookie exchange, this is your go-to cookie! Our mom makes a killer sugar cookie- they are incredibly soft and delicious (the secret ingredient- sour cream!).

http://www.sixsistersstuff.com/2012/12/santa-sugar-cookies.html
1 cup margarine, softened*
1 1/4 cups sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup sour cream
4 cups flour

Frosting:
1/2 cup (1 stick) margarine or butter, melted
3 tablespoons shortening
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 1/2 - 3 cups powdered sugar (depending on how thick you like it)
1 Tablespoon milk

Santa Decorations:
Red sugar crystals (red Santa hat)
Chocolate chips (eyes)
Cinnamon Red Hots candies (nose)
Mini marshmallows (pom pom for hat)
shredded coconut (beard)

Mix margarine, eggs, and sugar until well blended. Add baking powder, vanilla, baking soda, salt, and sour cream and stir well. Add flour and gently combine. If too sticky, add just a little more flour...
See the full directions on my site

Nutritions

Calories
175

Sodium
119mg
4% DV

Fat
6g
9% DV

Protein
1g
3% DV

Carbs
26g
8% DV

Fiber
0.7000000000000001g
2% DV

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