Smooth Sailing Sugar Cookies Recipe

Smooth Sailing Sugar Cookies Recipe

  • 1 cup butter (no substitutes), softened
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • FROSTING:
  • 1 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla or almond extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon milk
  • Food coloring
  1. In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add egg, milk and vanilla. Combine flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture. Chill for 1 hour or until easy to handle.
  2. On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough to 1/8-in. thickness. Cut with cookie cutters of your choice. Place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Bake at 375 degrees F for 5-8 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine sugar, extract, salt and enough milk to achieve spreading consistency. Add food coloring if desired. Frost cookies; decorate as desired.
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