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frosted sugar cookies

Soft, and just sweet enough with no preservatives or dyes
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time12 minutes
Total Time27 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: comfort food
Cost: $

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup softened butter
  • 1/4 cup shortening
  • 1 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1 tbs vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 3 cups all purpose flour

Frosting

  • 1 stick butter
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp vanilla

Instructions

  • In a bowl, or a stand mixer with the paddle attachment, blend the butter, sugar salt and vanilla until creamy.
    Add the egg mix well
    Add the flour, one cup at a time until a dough is formed
    Roll into log, Wrap in plastic wrap and chill 30 min
    Slice 1/3" thick and bake in a preheated 350 oven for 12-14 minutes
    For the frosting:
    Mix butter, sugar salt and vanilla with a mixer at medium speed until fluffy.
    Spread over cooled cookies. Top with sprinkles if desired.