Cut Out Butter Cookies
A classic rolled and cut out butter cookie recipe that's perfect for any occasion.
Equipment
- 1 Rolling Pin
- cookie cutters
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter
- 1 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla
- 2 eggs
- 1/8 cup milk
- 2 1/2 cups flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
Icing
- 1-2 cups powdered sugar
- 1-2 tsp heavy whipping cream
Instructions
For the cookies
- Combine butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, milk, and vanilla. Mix until combined.
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until well combined (1-2 minutes).
- Chill dough in the refrigerator overnight until firm enough to handle.
- On a well, floured surface, roll out dough to about 1/4 - 1/2 inch thick (depending upon your preference). Cut out whatever shapes you'd like.
- Bake at 350 °F for 8 minutes. You'll want them to be just browned on the bottoms to keep them super soft.
For the Icing
- In a small bowl, combine powdered sugar and 1 tsp of heavy whipping cream. Mix until the consistency is spreadable but not too thin. If too thick, add more milk. If too thin, add more powdered sugar.
- Mix in drops of food coloring until you get desired. Have fun decorating!
Notes
Gel food coloring works best vs. liquid as it doesn't change the consistency of the icing.