Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup butter (softened)
  • 1 egg
  • 1 ½ teaspoons real vanilla extract
  • ½ cup butter (softened)
  • 2 cups powdered sugar (sifted)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 3 tablespoons milk
  • red food coloring
  • optional: sprinkles

Instruction

  • Mix together flour, baking powder and salt.
  • Cream together butter and sugar. Add in egg and vanilla and mix until well combined.
  • Add flour mixture, mix well.
  • Press dough into the bottom of a parchment lined 8x8" baking dish.
  • Bake at 350F for 20 to 25 minutes, until just done. Remove from oven and allow to cool completely before frosting.
  • To make the frosting, mix the butter and vanilla until creamy.
  • Slowly add the powdered sugar while continuing to mix, then add the milk 1 tablespoon at a time.
  • Add a few drops of red food coloring and mix until color is evenly distributed.
  • Spread frosting evenly over the top of the sugar cookie, top with sprinkles.