Sour Cream Drops

The first time I made this they shortly disapeared. They are delicious and easy to make.


Ingredients:
1/4 cup shortening
3/4 cups sugar
1 egg
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
1 1/3 cups all purpuse flour
1/4 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt


Burnt Sugar Frosting:
2 T Butter or margarine
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1/4 tsp vanilla extract
3 to 4 tsp hot water

1. In a mixing bowl, cream shortening, sugar, and egg. Add sour cream and vanilla.
2. Combine dry ingredients; add to the creamed mixture. Chill for at least one hour.
3. Drop by tablespoonfuls 2 in. appartonto greased baking sheets.
4. Bake at 425 F for 7-8 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire rack to 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.

Yield: about 2 & 1/2 dozen.