Name: Recipes Frosted Sugar Cookies
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 1 h 40 min
Yield: 24 cookies
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup unsalted butter, softened; 1 cup granulated sugar; 2 large eggs; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 3 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 cups powdered sugar; 2-3 tablespoons milk; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; Food coloring (optional); Sprinkles or decorations (optional)

Instructions

In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a dough forms.
Divide the dough in half and shape each half into a disk. Wrap in plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
On a floured surface, roll out one disk of dough to about 1/4 inch thickness. Use cookie cutters to cut out desired shapes and transfer them to the prepared baking sheets.
Bake the cookies for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Let cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
To make the frosting, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. Adjust the consistency by adding more milk if needed. Add food coloring if desired.
Once the cookies are completely cooled, frost them with the prepared icing and decorate with sprinkles or other decorations.
Allow the frosting to set before serving, about 30 minutes to an hour.

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