Vanilla-Butter Sugar Cookies Recipe

Name: Vanilla-Butter Sugar Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1-1/2 cups butter, softened; 1-1/2 cups sugar; 2 large eggs, room temperature; 2 tablespoons vanilla extract; 4 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon cream of tartar; 1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar; 3 tablespoons butter, softened; 1 tablespoon vanilla extract; 1 to 2 tablespoons whole milk; Food coloring, optional; Colored sugar

Servings: persons

1-1/2 cups butter, softened
1-1/2 cups sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
2 tablespoons vanilla extract
4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cream of tartar
1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
3 tablespoons butter, softened
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 to 2 tablespoons whole milk
Food coloring, optional
Colored sugar

1
Cream butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla. In another bowl, whisk flour, salt, baking soda and cream of tartar. Gradually beat into creamed mixture. Refrigerate, covered, for 30 minutes.
2
Preheat oven to 350u00b0. On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to 1/4-in. thickness. Cut with floured 2-1/2-in. cookie cutters. Place 1 in. apart on ungreased
3
. Bake 10-12 minutes. Cool on wire racks.
4
For frosting, beat confectioners' sugar, butter, vanilla and enough milk to reach desired consistency. If desired, add a few drops of food coloring. Cut a small hole in the tip of a pastry bag or in a corner of a food-safe plastic bag; transfer frosting to bag. Pipe decorations. Sprinkle with colored sugar.
5
Freeze undecorated cookies, layered between waxed paper, in freezer containers. To use, thaw and decorate as desired.

1008

kcal

Calories

Fat

145

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1-1/2 cups butter, softened, 1-1/2 cups sugar, 2 large eggs, room temperature, 2 tablespoons vanilla extract, and more.

Yes, Vanilla-Butter Sugar Cookies 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.

Vanilla-Butter Sugar Cookies

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