Mrs. Santa's Sugar Cookies

1 c. butter
1-1/2 c. white sugar
2 tsp/ vanilla
3/4 tsp. salt
3 egg, well beaten
1 c. sour cream with 1 tsp. lemon juice
1-1/2 tsp. baking soda
6 c. flour

Cream butter and sugar together well.
Add vanilla, salt, eggs. Mix thoroughly. Add flour.
Roll and cut into desired shapes. Dough may be chilled for easier handling if desired.
Bake at 400* for about 7-8 min. or until light brown. Do Not Over bake!
Makes about 4 doz. medium-sized cookies.

Icing:
3 c. powdered sugar
1/4 c. soft butter
1 tsp. vanilla

Stir ingredients together and add enough hot water until icing is of spreading consistency.
Add food coloring to all or portions, as desired.

I found its easier to use a kitchen aid to make these cookies...