Delilah's Frosted Cut-Out Sugar Cookies

My Family just loves this sugar cookie recipe. The hardened frosting adds a special touch!

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 8 mins
• Total Time: 18 mins
• Calories: 133 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• 1 tablespoon milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 ½ cups confectioners' sugar
• ¾ cup butter flavored shortening
• 3 tablespoons milk
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 2 drops any color food coloring

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In a large bowl, cream together the shortening and white sugar until smooth. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the milk and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder, and salt; stir into the creamed mixture. Cover dough, and chill for at least one hour.

Step 2

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly grease cookie sheets, or line with parchment paper. On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to 1/4 inch in thickness. Cut into desired shapes with cookie cutters. Place cookies 1 1/2 inches apart onto cookie sheets.

Step 3

Bake for 6 to 8 minutes in the preheated oven. Remove cookies from baking sheets to cool on wire racks. Cool completely before frosting.

Step 4

In a small bowl, beat the butter, 1 teaspoon vanilla and confectioners' sugar until smooth. Mix in the milk one tablespoon at a time until a good spreading consistency is reached. Stir in food coloring to desired shade. Decorate cooled cookies, and set on waxed paper to harden.