Perfect Frosted Sugar Cookies
 
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For years, I have made these beauties. To me, there is just no substitute for the perfect frosted sugar cookie. Easy to make. Even easier to eat decorate; this one is a classic that hasn't failed me yet. And they stack once they've dried so they are easy to package and store!
Alison:
Recipe type: Cookies, Dessert
Serves: several dozen
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  • Cookies:
  • ¾ c. (1½ sticks) butter (no substitutes)
  • 1 c. sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 T. milk
  • 1 tsp. vanilla
  • 2½ c. flour
  • 1 tsp. baking powder
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • Frosting:
  • 2 T. butter
  • 2 tsp. vanilla
  • 6 T. milk
  • 5 + c. sifted powdered sugar
  • Food coloring and sprinkles
Here's how...
  1. In a mixer bowl, cream the butter and sugar for 2-3 minutes or until fluffy.
  2. Add 2 eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  3. Add 1 tsp. vanilla and 1 T. milk.
  4. in a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Add the dry ingredients to the butter/egg mixture and combine.
  6. Cover the dough and refrigerate at least an hour
  7. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
  8. Lightly flour a clean work surface and have extra flour available if needed.
  9. Lightly butter your cookie sheets or use parchment paper.
  10. Work with the dough in batches to keep the rest as cold as possible. If it gets sticky, chill it again.
  11. Dust a rolling pin with flour and roll the dough to your desired thickness -- ⅛-1/4" will work depending on if you'd prefer soft of crisp cookies.
  12. Cut out shapes with cookie cutters or using the top of a glass.
  13. Continue to add a little flour if sticky.
  14. Bake for 6-9 minutes removing at the first sign of golden edges.
  15. Cool thoroughly on wire racks before frosting.
  16. To make the frosting, beat 2 T. softened butter, 2 tsp. vanilla, and 6 T. milk. Add 5 c. sifted powdered sugar, and possibly a little more, a little at a time until the frosting reaches the desired consistency -- thick but spreadable.
  17. Add food coloring as desired. Decorate with sprinkles.
Recipe by That Which Nourishes at https://thatwhichnourishes.com/perfect-frosted-sugar-cookies/