Frosted Cookies

Nothing beats a batch of homemade cookies. The aroma they give off throughout the entire house just warms the heart. My hubby and kids scarfed these down so quickly; I was left with only the tiny center ball to sample.

I reduced the sugar from one cup to half a cup because of the frosting; you don’t want them too sweet. Have fun!!!

Ingredients:

• 3½ cups flour
• ½ cups sugar
• 1 cup butter, softened  
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 2 eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla 

Directions:

1. Combine flour baking powder and salt and set aside. 
2. Cream together butter and sugar. 
3. Beat in eggs one at a time and then add vanilla.  
4. Gradually add flour mixture until well blended.   
5. Cover and refrigerate for about 2 hours.  
6. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. 
7. Roll out dough onto a lightly floured surface. 
8. Cut out into desired shapes and place on greased cookie sheets. 
9. Bake for 6-8 minutes or until very lightly browned.  
10. Remove from cookie sheets and allow to cool before frosting.

Frosting:

• 1 cup confectioners' sugar
• 1 tbsp butter
• 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
• food coloring

1.  Combine first three ingredients in a mixing bowl.
2. Add milk if mixture is too stiff
3. Add a few drops of food coloring until desired shade is achieved.
4. Use a knife to spread frosting on cookies.
5. Arrange on platter and dust with confectioners’ sugar (optional)