Sugar Cookies

3 sticks butter
1 cup white sugar
1 cup brown sugar
4 eggs
2 teaspoon vanilla
5 1/2 cups flour
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoon baking powder

Mix butter, white sugar, brown sugar
Add eggs and vanilla blend well
Add salt and baking powder, mix gently
Add flour slowly until dough is formed

Form dough into discs, wrap in plastic wrap and chill
Roll out dough and cut into desired shapes
Bake at 350 degrees for 7-9 minutes

This makes a ton of dough so it's good to half the recipe

Creamy butter frosting recipe

Ingredients:

• 1/3 cup butter
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 pound (3 1/2 cups) sifted confectioners sugar
• 3 to 4 tablespoons milk

Preparation:

Cream butter, salt, and vanilla, beating until light and fluffy. Add sugar gradually, beating after each addition. Add 3 tablespoons milk, beating until smooth. Beat in more milk until desired spreading consistency is reached.