Sugar Cookies With Buttery Icing Recipe

Name: Sugar Cookies With Buttery Icing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup margarine; 2 cups sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla flavoring; 2 eggs, beaten; 4 cups flour; ½ teaspoon salt; 3 cups powdered sugar; ⅓ cup softened margarine or ⅓ cup butter; 2 tablespoons milk; 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla; food coloring

Servings: persons

1 cup margarine
2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla flavoring
2 eggs, beaten
4 cups flour
½ teaspoon salt
3 cups powdered sugar
⅓ cup softened margarine or ⅓ cup butter
2 tablespoons milk
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla
food coloring

1
Cookie dough: Combine flour and salt in a bowl and set aside.
2
In a separate bowl, mix margarine, 1 cup sugar and vanilla.
3
Add remaining sugar and eggs, and beat.
4
Continue to beat on low speed while slowly pouring in flour mixture.
5
Chill thoroughly.
6
Roll dough to 1/8 -1/4 inch thickness, cutting into desired shapes.
7
Place on cookie sheets and bake 8 - 10 minutes in oven preheated to 400 deg F. These brown on the edges, so watch not to burn, it may take less the 8 minutes.
8
Let cookies cool before decorating.
9
Icing: Blend margarine and sugar.
10
Add milk and vanilla mixing until smooth.
11
Add food coloring as desired.
12
After decorating allow icing to set before stacking cookies.
13
This recipe may yield 6 dozen cookies, this depends on the size of your cutters.
14
Preparation time does not include the chilling time.

1393

kcal

Calories

Fat

283

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup margarine, 2 cups sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla flavoring, 2 eggs, beaten, and more.

Yes, Sugar Cookies With Buttery Icing falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Sugar Cookies With Buttery Icing

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