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Frosted Brown Sugar Cookies

SUBMITTED BY: Loretta Patterson

"These old-fashioned, cake-like cookies are sweet and buttery. They pair equally well with a glass of cold milk or a cup of hot coffee."

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In a small mixing bowl, cream butter and brown sugar. Beat in egg and sour cream; mix well. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well.
Drop by tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 375 degrees F for 9-11 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks to cool.
For frosting, in a small saucepan, melt butter over low heat; add brown sugar. Cook and stir for 2 minutes. Gradually add the milk. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat. Stir in confectioners' sugar. Cool for 20-30 minutes. Frost cooled cookies.

Reviewed on May 17, 2008 by amyk

These were a huge hit at our church pot-luck lunch. I undercooked them slightly and they... MORE

Reviewed on Dec. 4, 2007 by MamaChef

Made these cookies tonite for my husband and son and they absolutely loved them! I took the... MORE

Reviewed on Dec. 18, 2006 by amy

These are soo good! They do have a cake like texture but it was exactly what i was looking... MORE

Reviewed on Apr. 6, 2007 by Ann

The cookie has a cake like texture, but it was good. The frosting cooled in a dry lump. I... MORE

Reviewed on Dec. 2, 2006 by CookinginFL

These turned out pretty well. I didn't have enough butter for the frosting, so I used 1/4 cup... MORE