Simple and Soft Sugar Cookies with Frosting

Sugar cookies are a great activity for any holiday. I recommend doubling this recipe as most of the cookies usually do not last longer than an hour after we make them. The trick to this treat is to allow the dough to chill before using.

Sugar Cookies

Ingredients:

• 3 cups all-purpose flour

• 3/4 teaspoon baking powder

• 1/4 teaspoon salt

• 1 cup + 1 tablespoon butter, softened

• 1 cup sugar

• 1 egg, beaten

• 1 tablespoon milk

Mix the butter and sugar together until light in color. Add the egg and milk to the sugar and butter and combine. On low speed, gradually add the flour and mix until the dough pulls away from the side of the mixing bowl. Wrap the dough in waxed paper or saran wrap and place in the fridge for 2 hours or the freezer for 15 minutes.

Preheat the oven to 375°

Bring out the cold dough and roll out to 1/4 inch thickness. We used powdered sugar rather than flour to roll the dough out with the rolling pin. Sprinkle the powder sugar on the counter and on the rolling pin to help eliminate sticking.

Cut into desired shapes.

Bake 7-9 minutes.

Buttercream Frosting

Ingredients:

• 1 cup butter

• 1 cup white sugar

• 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour

• 1 cup milk

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

In a small saucepan, cook flour and milk until if forms a ball, stirring constantly. cool to room temperature. With an electric mixer, beat butter and sugar until fluffy. Beat both mixtures together on high speed until fluffy and smooth. Add vanilla and beat until combined. Add food coloring to desired colors. Refrigerate for about 1/2 hour, until it is of spreading consistency.