Classic Cutout Sugar Cookies
PREP
25 min
TOTAL TIME
35 min
SERVINGS
24-28 cookies
Cookies:
1/2 Cup (1 Stick)
Butter or Margarine, Softened
1
Egg
1 Package
Krusteaz Butter Vanilla Sugar Cookie Mix
1/2 Cup
All-purpose Flour
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Buttercream Frosting:
4 1/2 Cups (16 oz)
Powdered Sugar
1/2 Cup (1 Stick)
Butter, Softened
3 Tbsp
Milk
2 Tsp
Vanilla
Food Color (Optional)
STEP 1
Preheat oven to 350°F.
STEP 2
For Cookies: In medium bowl, stir together butter or margarine and egg. Add Krusteaz Butter Vanilla Sugar Cookie Mix and flour. Stir until dough forms, hand kneading if necessary. Transfer dough to floured surface. Roll dough to 1/4-inch thickness. Cut into desired shapes with floured cookie cutters. Place 1 inch apart onto ungreased cookie sheet.
STEP 3
Bake 8-11 minutes or until light golden brown around edges. Cool completely before icing and decorating.
STEP 4
For Frosting: Place frosting ingredients in medium bowl. Using an electric mixer, mix on low speed until well blended and smooth. Add food color, starting with just a few drops until desired shade is reached.
