Cutler's Famous Sugar Cookies

By shelliec

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups butter (3 sticks)
• 2 cups sugar
• 3 eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 5 cups CAKE FLOUR (for 1 C. add 2 T. cornstarch & fill the rest up with flour & whisk)
• Cream butter and sugar. Add eggs and vanilla and mix until blended well. Add dry ingredients and mix. To make dough easier to work with, chill before rolling.
• Roll to about 1/4 inch thick and form (cut) cookies and bake at 350 for 10 minutes.
• Cookies are done when top is slightly cracked and no longer looks wet. Edges may be slightly browned.

Preparation

Step 1

Butter Cream Frosting:

1 cup butter
4-5 cups powdered sugar
milk
1 teaspoon vanilla

Beat soft butter and powdered sugar together until smooth. Add a splash of milk and vanilla, blend well. Tint frosting with food color as desired. Decorate with sprinkles immediately after frosting.