Soft Brown Sugar Cookies



 Soft Brown Sugar Cookies


Ingredients:
  • 2/3 c. butter, softened
  • 1-1/2 c. brown sugar, packed
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 t. vanilla extract
  • 2-1/2 c. all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 t. baking powder
  • 1 t. baking soda
  • 1/2 t. salt
  • 1 c. sour cream

Instructions:

Blend together butter and brown sugar.  Add eggs, one at a time; blend well.  Add vanilla; beat until light.  In a separate bowl, stir together flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt.  Add flour mixture to butter mixture alternately with sour cream; mix well.  Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls onto non-stick or lightly greased baking sheets.  Bake at 350 degrees for 8 minutes.  Remove to a wire rack; cool.  Frost with Browned Butter Frosting.  Makes 2 dozen

Browned Butter Frosting
  • 1/4 c. butter
  • 1-1/2 c. powdered sugar
  • 2 T. Milk

Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat until it turns golden.  Watch carefully as this will happen quickly. Remove from heat. Stir in powdered sugar and enough milk to make a spreading consistency.

original recipe: http://cafescrapper-scrapsoflife.blogspot.com/2011/02/gooseberry-patch-cookbook-giveaway-with_21.html