Sugar Cookies & Butter Frosting

By AnitaD

Ingredients

• Cookies:
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup white sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 2-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp soda
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• Butter Frosting:
• 1/4 cup butter
• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 2 Tbsp milk

Preparation

Step 1

Cookies:
In a small bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, soda and salt.

In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until smooth. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Gradually stir in the dry ingredients. Cover, and chill dough for at least 3 hours (or overnight).

Roll out dough on floured surface 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick. Cut into shapes with any cookie cutter. Place cookies 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheets (parchments paper can be used).

Bake 8 to 10 minutes in preheated 375 degree oven. Cool completely.

Butter Frosting:
Cream together butter & sugar. Stir in vanilla, add milk gradually and beat until frosting is right consistency for spreading or decorating. Food coloring can be added.