Sugar Cookies:
1 cup butter
1 cup white sugar
2 eggs
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 1/4 cups all-purpose fl our
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
BUTTERCREAM FROSTING:
1/2 cup shortening
1 pound confectioners’ sugar
5 tablespoons water
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon butter flavored extract
In a large bowl, mix together butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla with an electric mixer until
light and fl uffy. Combine the fl our, baking powder, baking soda, and salt; gradually stir fl our
mixture into butter mixture until well blended using a sturdy spoon. Chill dough for 2 hours.
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). On a lightly fl oured surface, roll out the dough to 1/4-inch
thickness. Cut into desired shapes using cookie cutters. Place cookies 2 inches apart onto
ungreased cookie sheets.
Bake for 4 to 6 minutes in the preheated oven. Remove cookies from pan and cool on
wire racks.
Using an electric mixer, beat shortening, confectioners sugar, water, salt, vanilla extract,
and butter flavoring until fl uffy. Frost cookies after they have cooled completely.
