'Made In Oklahoma' Shares Festive Cookie Recipes

It's the most wonderful time of the year, and we have a special Christmas treat for you this Sunday.

David Brooks from the Made in Oklahoma Coalition shares with us a delicious and festive recipe.

Soft and Fluffy Christmas Cookies

These classic cookies taste better than anything you'll find in a bakery, and as a bonus, they are fun to make!

Ingredients:

· One cup granulated sugar

· One cup powdered sugar

· One cup Hiland Unsalted Butter

· One cup shortening

· Two eggs

· One teaspoon Griffin's Vanilla

· Four and one-half cups Shawnee Mills All-Purpose Flour

· Three-fourths teaspoon salt

Preparation:

1. Cream together sugars, butter and shortening. Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing until fully combined. Add vanilla, mixing to combine. Next, combine the flour and salt, add one-half cup at a time, until incorporated.

2. Roll dough into large (two tablespoons) balls, and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Press each ball down with a glass dipped in sugar.

3. Bake six to eight minutes at 375 degrees. Immediately remove from cookie sheet to cool.

4. Frost and decorate with sprinkles.

Cookie Frosting

Ingredients:

· Two and one-half tablespoons Hiland Heavy Whipping Cream

· Four tablespoons Hiland Unsalted Butter

· Two cups powdered sugar

· One teaspoon Griffin's Vanilla

Preparation:

1. In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine cream and butter.

2. Stir until butter is melted.

3. Add powdered sugar and vanilla, stirring quickly until combined.

4. Remove from heat, and mix with an electric mixer until creamy and smooth.

5. Tint with food coloring, if desired.