To Die For

Old-Fashioned Drop Cookies

Mix together thoroughly:

• 1/2 c. soft shortening
• 1 1/2 c. sugar
• 2 eggs Stir in:
• 1 c. sour cream
• 1 t. vanilla
• Sift together and stir in:
• 2 3/4 c. flour
• 1/2 t. baking soda
• 1/2 t. baking powder
• 1/2 t. salt

Chill at least one hour. Drop rounded teaspoonfuls about 2" apart on ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 350 degrees about 8 - 10 minutes. Bake until delicately browned, just until, when touched lightly with finger, almost no imprint remains. Makes about 5 dozen cookies.

Easy Buttercream Frosting

• 1 cup (2 sticks) butter (room temperatur
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1 1b. 10X powdered sugar
• 1-3 teaspoons milk, half and half or cream

Using a mixer, cream softened butter and vanilla until smooth. Add sugar gradually, allowing butter and sugar to cream together before adding more. If you want your frosting a little creamier, add a teaspoon of milk at a time and beat on high until you get the right texture.