So I don't know if anyone has trouble with sugar cookies, but I sure do.  My friend Hayley brough James Valentine cookies from her daughter, Kate, (James is 14 months and Kate is 20 months - how cute is that?) and they were yuuuummmy - so she kindly shared the recipe adding that they always turned out.  THAT is what I am talking about.  I have yet to make them myself, but plan to very soon.  =) 

Sugar Cookies (Old Fashioned Butter Cookies)

Hayley Bahr

3 c. flour

1 tsp. baking powder

1 c. butter (must be real butter)

3/4 c. sugar

1 egg

2 T. milk

1½ tsp. vanilla

 

Cream butter, sugar, and egg. Add the dry ingredients and the milk and vanilla. Refrigerate dough for at least 1 hour for easier handling if you have time. Roll out thick. Cut dough with favorite cookie cutters and place on ungreased cookie sheets. Bake 400 degrees for 5 to 7 minutes. Cookies may not look done but do not overcook.

 

Note: We usually 3-4 times the recipe for Valentines and Christmas. One batch makes about 2 dozen cookies.

Sugar Cookie Frosting

Hayley Bahr

Melt in a small saucepan:

1/2 c butter or margarine

1/4 c. evaporated milk

Heat but do not boil. Take off cook top and add:

1 tsp. vanilla

1 lb. powdered sugar, about 4 cups

Beat until the right consistency to frost cookies. Frosting thickens as it stands, so you will need to thin it with more milk as you frost cookies.