AUNT GRETA'S SUGAR COOKIES

2 CUPS SUGAR
1 CUP SOUR CREAM
1 8-0Z. CREAM CHEESE, SOFTENED
3 EGGS
1-1/2 CUPS BUTTER OR MARGARINE

WHIP ALL OF THE ABOVE TOGETHER

3 TEASPOONS BAKING POWDER
1/2 TEASPOON SODA
1/2 TEASPOON SALT
5-1/2 CUPS FLOUR
2 TEASPOONS VANILLA OR ALMOND OR ONE OF EACH

MIX UNTIL SMOOTH, THEN DIVIDE INTO THIRDS AND REFRIGERATE FOR AT LEAST AN HOUR OR OVERNIGHT.

BAKE AT 350 DEGREES FOR 10-12 MINUTES.

FROSTING:

1/2 CUP BUTTER
1 8-0Z. CREAM CHEESE
ENOUGH POWDERED SUGAR TO MAKE A STIFF CONSISTENCY
1 TEASPOON VANILLA AND 1 TEASPOON ALMOND --ADJUST THE ALMOND ACCORDING TO TASTE
FOOD COLORING