VANILLA BUTTER ROLLOUT COOKIES

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I never thought I could make a better sugar cookie that the ones that came out of the Pillsbury Dough Boy's tube. I was so wrong! I found this recipe in my Taste of Home Best of Country Cookies book. Only butter for this recipe, no substitutes.

Provided by Kit_Kat

Categories     Dessert

Time 25m

Yield 7 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 1/2 cups butter
1 1/2 cups sugar
2 eggs
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
4 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 teaspoon salt
frosting
6 tablespoons butter
3 cups confectioners' sugar
1/4 cup milk
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
food coloring (optional)
colored sugar sprinkle (optional)

Steps:

  • In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar.
  • Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  • Beat in vanilla.
  • Combine remaining ingredients in a separate bowl; whisk to combine.
  • Gradually add dry ingredients to creamed mixture.
  • Divide dough in half, flatten into disks and wrap in plastic wrap.
  • Refrigerate 30 minutes, or until easy to work with.
  • On a lightly floured surface roll dough out to 1/4 inch thickness.
  • Cut with desired cookie cutters that have been dipped in flour.
  • Place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet.
  • Bake at 350°F for 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned.
  • Frosting:.
  • Combine all frosting ingredients in a mixing bowl.
  • Beat until smooth and fluffy.
  • Decorate cookies as desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1100.3, Fat 51.8, SaturatedFat 32, Cholesterol 192.4, Sodium 889.1, Carbohydrate 149.9, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 94, Protein 10

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