Best Ever Butter Cookies

By HarryF

Ingredients

• Cookies:
• 1 C. butter, softened
• 1 C. sugar
• 1 egg
• 2 1/2 C. flour
• 2 T. orange juice
• 1 t. vanilla
• 1 t. baking powder
• Frosting:
• 4 C. powdered sugar
• 1/2 C. butter, softened
• 3 to 4 t. milk
• 2 t. vanilla

Preparation

Step 1

Combine 1 C. butter, sugar and egg in large mixing bowl. Beat at medium speed until creamy. Reduce speed to low; add flour, orange juice,vanilla and baking powder. Beat until well mixed. Divide dough into thrds, wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate until firm (2 - 3 hours)
Heat oven to 400°. On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough, one third at a time (keep remaining dough refrigerated) to 1/8 to 1/4 inch thickness. Cut with cookie cutters. Place 1 in. apart on ungreased cookie sheets. Bake for 6 - 10 min. or until edges are lightly browned. Cool completely.

Frosting:
In mall mixer bowl, combine all frosting ingredients. Beat at low speed, scraping often until fluffy. Color as desired. Decorate cookies.