1/4 c butter flavor shortening
3/4 c sugar
1 egg
1/2 c sour cream
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1-1/3 cups flour
1/4 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. baking powder
Burnt Sugar Frosting
4 TBS butter
1 c powdered sugar
1/2 tsp. vanilla
8 tsp. hot water (or more)
Cream shortening, sugar and egg. Add sour cream and vanilla. Add dry ingredients. Chill dough for several hours then drop by tablespoon – 2 inches – apart onto baking sheet. Bake 400 for 7-8 mins or until lightly brown. Cool.
For frosting, melt butter in a small saucepan until golden brown. Stir in the sugar, vanilla and enough water to achieve a spreading consistency. Frost cooled cookies.
