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Frosted Brown Sugar Cookies

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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Prep Time:
20 Min

Cook Time:
10 Min

Ready In:
30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 12 servings

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter (no substitutes), softened
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 egg
1/2 cup sour cream
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
BROWN SUGAR FROSTING:
1/4 cup butter
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons milk
1 cup confectioners' sugar

Directions

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.