FROSTED SUGAR COOKIE CUTOUTS

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I got this yummy sugar cookie recipe from a local magazine. I like them because there not to sweet. They are perfect frosted with my vanilla butter frosting recipe. You can use many different cookie cutters to make fun seasonal cookies all year long.

Provided by Cupcake-Princess

Categories     Dessert

Time 28m

Yield 30-48 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 pinch salt
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 tablespoon milk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/4 cup butter, softened
1 cup powdered sugar
1 tablespoon milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • For the cookies: In a medium mixing bowl stir together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt, set aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl with an electric mixer on medium speed cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Beat in eggs, milk, and vanilla. On low speed gradually add flour mixture and mix just until blended. Cover and chill dough for 1 hour.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees and grease baking sheets. Roll out dough on a lightly floured surface to 1/8 to 1/4 inch thickness. Cut dough into shapes with desired cookie cutters. Place 1 inch apart on prepared baking sheets. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer cookies to a cooling racks to cool completley.
  • For frosting: In a medium mixing bowl with an electric mixer on medium speed cream butter until smooth. On low speed gradually add powdered sugar alternating with milk, adding more milk if needed, until at desired consistency.
  • Add vanilla and beat until smooth and creamy. Spread or pipe frosting on cooled cookies.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 134.2, Fat 5.1, SaturatedFat 3.1, Cholesterol 26.4, Sodium 76.4, Carbohydrate 20.4, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 10.7, Protein 1.8

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