Classic Frosted Butter Cookies Recipe | Easy Baking

INGREDIENTS

Cookies 1‑1/2 cups (3 sticks) butter, softened 3/4 cup granulated sugar 3 egg yolks 3 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 2 tablespoons orange juice 1 teaspoon vanilla Frosting 4 cups powdered sugar 1/2 cup butter, softened 3 to 4 tablespoons milk 2 teaspoons vanilla Food coloring (optional) Colored sugars, flaked coconut and cinnamon candies for decoration

PREPARATION:

1. For cookies, beat 1-1/2 cups butter and granulated sugar in large bowl until creamy. Add egg yolks; beat until light and fluffy. Add flour, baking powder, orange juice and 1 teaspoon vanilla; beat until well mixed. Wrap dough in plastic wrap; refrigerate 2 to 3 hours or until firm.
2. Preheat oven to 350°F. Roll out dough, half at a time, to 1/4-inch thickness on well-floured surface. Cut dough with holiday cookie cutters. Place 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheets. Bake 6 to 10 minutes or until edges are golden brown. Remove to wire racks; cool completely.
3. For frosting, beat powdered sugar, butter, milk and vanilla in bowl until fluffy. If desired, divide frosting into small bowls and tint with food coloring. Frost cookies; decorate as desired.

This recipe appears in: Butter & Sugar