SOUR CREAM SUGAR COOKIES

Steps:

• In large mixing bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy.
• Beat in the egg, sour cream and vanilla.
• Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well.
• Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or until easy to handle.
• On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to 1/4-inch thickness.
• Cut with a floured 3-inch heart-shaped cookie cutter or the cutter of your choice.
• Place 1 inch apart on baking sheets lightly coated with cooking spray.
• Bake at 350 degrees for 8-10 minutes or until set.
• Cool for 1 minute before removing to wire racks to cool completely.
• For frosting, in large mixing bowl, cream butter until light and fluffy.
• Beat in confectioners' sugar and vanilla.
• Add enough milk to achieve desired consistency.
• Tint with food coloring.
• Decorate cookies as desired.