Brown Sugar Cut-Out Cookies and Icing |
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Prep Time: 25 Minutes Cook Time: 6 Minutes |
Ready In: 31 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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These cookies are great for a rainy day activity with the kids. Also great for Christmas gifts. This was handed down since at least my great grandmother and are YUMMY! Ingredients:
1 cup butter, softened |
2 cups brown sugar |
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract |
5 cups all-purpose flour |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1 teaspoon baking soda |
1/4 cup milk |
icing |
1 cup butter, very soft |
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract |
confectioners' sugar |
splash of milk |
Directions:
1. In a large bowl, stir together 1 cup butter and brown sugar until smooth and creamy. Stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla. In a separate bowl, combine the flour, salt, and baking soda; stir into creamed mixture. Mix in milk, stirring until a soft dough forms. Cover, and chill for 1 hour.
2. Preheat oven to 365 degrees F (185 degrees C). On a floured surface, roll out dough to 1/4 inch thick. Cut into desired shapes using cookie cutters. Place cookies 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets.
3. Bake in a preheated oven for 6 minutes. Cool on wire racks.
4. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, stir together 1 cup butter and 1 teaspoon vanilla until it becomes smooth and creamy. Gradually stir in sugar, one cup at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in a splash of milk, and continue mixing until light and fluffy. Keep icing covered until ready to decorate. Spread icing on top of cookies.
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