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A big batch of big thick sugar cookies. These are THE big soft sugar cookies you have been looking for. Frost them while warm and sprinkle with colored sugar.

Provided by Margo

Categories Desserts Cookies Sugar Cookies

Yield 75

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

2 ⅛ cups white sugar
2 cups butter, softened
4 eggs
6 egg yolks
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
7 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
4 cups confectioners' sugar
¼ cup vegetable oil
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon hot water or as needed

Steps:

In a large bowl, cream together the sugar and butter until smooth. Beat in the eggs and egg yolks, one at a time, mixing well after each. Mix in vanilla extract. Combine flour, baking powder, and salt; stir into the sugar mixture. Cover dough and chill for at least 1 hour.
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets. On a floured surface, roll the dough out to 1/2 inch thickness and cut into desired shapes using cookie cutters. Place 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack.
To make frosting, mix together the confectioners' sugar, oil and 1 teaspoon vanilla until smooth. gradually add enough hot water to achieve a spreadable consistency. Spread over warm cookies.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 147.5 calories, Carbohydrate 21.1 g, Cholesterol 39.3 mg, Fat 6.4 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 1.8 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, Sodium 68.5 mg, Sugar 12 g