Frosted Butter Cookies Recipe

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Ingredients:

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2 cups butter, softened
2 cups sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
5 cups king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
frosting:
1/2 cup butter, softened
4 oz cream cheese, softened
1 package (2 lb) confectioners' sugar
1/4 tsp salt
3 to 4 tbsp 2% milk
food coloring and assorted sprinkles

Directions:

In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Cover and chill for 20 minutes or until easy to handle.
On a lightly floured surface, roll out to 1/4-in. thickness. Cut with floured 3-in. cookie cutters. Place 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on wire racks.
For frosting, in a large bowl, beat butter and cream cheese. Add the confectioners' sugar, salt and enough milk to achieve spreading consistency. Tint frosting with food coloring and decorate with sprinkles as desired. Yield: 7 dozen.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	187.28 Kcal (784 kJ)
Calories from fat	53.06 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	5.9g	9%
Cholesterol	19.46mg	6%
Sodium	34.98mg	1%
Potassium	6.16mg	0%
Total Carbs	30.48g	10%
Sugars	7.98g	32%
Protein	2.16g	4%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	2%
Calcium	4.4mg	0%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	316.76 Kcal (1326 kJ)
Calories from fat	89.75 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	9.97g	9%
Cholesterol	32.91mg	6%
Sodium	59.16mg	1%
Potassium	10.43mg	0%
Total Carbs	51.55g	10%
Sugars	13.5g	32%
Protein	3.65g	4%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	2%
Calcium	7.4mg	0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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