Sugar Cookies

From the kitchen of Becky C.

6 ½ c flour
1 T baking powder
½ c soft butter
½ c shortening
4 oz soft cream cheese
2 c sugar
3 eggs
1 c sour cream
2 tsp soda
1 ¼ tsp salt
1 T vanilla

In a small bowl mix flour and baking powder, set aside. Cream butter, shortening, cream cheese and sugar. Add eggs and sour cream. Mix well. Mix in soda, salt and vanilla, mix well. Mix in flour mixture, blend well, chill 1 hour. Roll out and cut. Bake 375 degrees for 8 minutes.

Frosting:

6 oz cream cheese (soft)
½ c soft butter
2 tsp vanilla
4 ½-4 ¾ c powdered sugar

Beat cream cheese, butter and vanilla till light and fluffy. Gradually add 2 c powdered sugar. Beat well. Gradually add remaining powdered sugar. Mix until you reach a good spreading constistency.