Vanilla Butter Sugar Cookies

Ingredients

• 1 ½ cups sugar
• 1 ½ cups butter, softened
• 2 eggs
• 2 tablespoons vanilla
• 4 cups flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
• 3 cups powdered sugar (frosting)
• 6 tablespoons butter (frosting)
• 2 tablespoons vanilla (frosting)
• 2 tablespoons milk (frosting)
• Food coloring and colored sugar

Directions

1. In a mixing bowl, combine sugar and butter; beat until creamy. Add eggs and vanilla; beat well.
2. Stir together dry ingredients; gradually add to creamed mixture until completely blended. Chill for 30 minutes.
3. On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to a ¼ inch thickness. Cut with holiday cutters dipped in flour. Using a floured spatula, transfer cookies to ungreased baking sheets.
4. Bake at 350 degrees for 10-12 minutes. Cool on wire racks.
5. For frosting, combine sugar, butter, vanilla, and milk. Beat until creamy. Thin with additional milk to desired spreading consistency if necessary. Add a few drops of food coloring if desired.