Super Soft Sugar Cookies with Classic Buttercream Frosting

I am always trying new recipes in search of the very best... I have been making this same recipe for 15 years now because I've yet to find a better one! They are sugar cookie heaven!! This classic butter cream frosting is also the best! It holds up well yet still creamy smooth...perfect for cakes, cupcakes, cookies...whatever! I hope you enjoy this recipe as much as I have for so many years! Happy Baking! Xoxo

Cookies-

1/2 cup butter softened

1 cup sugar

1 egg

1 ½ tsp vanilla

½ cup sour cream

3 ¼ cups flour

1 tsp baking soda

½ tsp salt

1. Beat butter, sugar, egg, & vanilla with a mixer till light & fluffy
2. Add sour cream, mix well
3. Sift together flour, baking soda, & salt. Gradually add to creamed mixture
4. Beat till combined
5. Roll out cookie dough on a well floured surface about ¼ inch thick
6. Cut with cookie cutters & place onto a greased cookie sheet
7. Bake @ 350 degrees for 8 minutes. Do not overbake.
8. Cool and frost

Buttercream Frosting-

¾ cup butter softened

¼ cup shortening ( I like butter flavored )

½ cup milk

¼ tsp salt

1 ½ tsp vanilla

2 lbs powdered sugar

Beat all ingredients together and add food coloring of choice. Use for cookies, cakes, & or cupcakes!!