Ingredients

The following ingredients have 42 Servings
  • 1-1/2 cups butter, softened
  • 1-1/2 cups sugar
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • FROSTING:
  • 6 tablespoons butter, softened
  • 3 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 1 tablespoon clear or regular vanilla extract
  • 3 to 4 tablespoons 2% milk
  • Paste food coloring, optional
  • Assorted decorations, optional

Instruction

  • Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in vanilla and eggs, 1 at a time. Whisk together flour, baking soda, cream of tartar and salt; gradually beat into creamed mixture. Divide dough in half. Shape each into a disk; cover. Refrigerate 30 minutes or until firm enough to roll. , Preheat oven to 350°. On a lightly floured surface, roll each portion to 1/4-in. thickness. Cut with floured 2-1/2- to 3-in. cookie cutters. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets., Bake until golden brown, 8-10 minutes. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool completely., For frosting, beat together butter, confectioners' sugar, vanilla and enough milk to reach desired consistency. If desired, tint with food coloring. Spread or pipe onto cookies; decorate as desired.