Old Fashioned Sugar Cookies
1 1/2 cup butter, softened
2 cups sugar
4 eggs
2 tsp vanilla extract
5 cups all purpose flour
2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
assorted holiday shaped cookie cutters
In a large bowl, using an electric mixer on medium speed, cream together
butter and sugar until smooth. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Stir in flour,
baking powder and salt.
Cover and chill dough for at least one hour or overnight.
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Roll out dough on a floured surface to 1/4 to 1/2 inch thickness.
Cut into desired shapes with cookie cutters. Place cookies 1 inch apart on an ungreased
cookie sheet and bake for 8-10 minutes or until very lightly browned. Let cool completely.
Frosting for sugar cookies
4 cups sifted confectioners' sugar
1/4 cup butter, softened
1 tsp vanilla
assorted food colorings
assorted sprinkles and candies for decorating
In a medium bowl, combine powdered sugar, butter and vanilla. Stir until frosting is
well blended, smooth and spreadable. Divide frosting into four small bowls and slowly
add drops of food coloring to each, mixing between additions, until desired color is achieved. Using a
small spatula or table knife, spread a thin layer of frosting on top of each cookie and decorate
with assorted sprinkles and candies as desired. Makes approx 30 average sized cookies.