BEST EVER BUTTER COOKIES

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Yield 36 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1 egg
2½ cups all purpose flour
2 tbsp orange juice
1 tbsp vanilla extract
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
FROSTING:
4 cups powdered sugar
½ cup butter, softened
3-4 tbsp milk
2 tsp vanilla extract

Steps:

Combine 1 cup 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 thirds; wrap in plastic food wrap and refrigerate until firm (2-3 hours). Heat oven to 400°F. On lightly floured surface roll out dough, one-third at a time (keeping remaining dough in the fridge), to ⅛ to ¼ inch thickness. Cut with 3" cookie cutters. Place 1 inch apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake for 6 to 10 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Cool completely. In small mixer bowl combine all frosting ingredients. Beat at low speed, scraping bowl often, until fluffy (1 to 2 minutes). If desired, color frosting. Frost and decorate cookies.