4.4/5
(14 Votes)
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.