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Amish Vanilla Cut-Outs

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Ingredients
  

  • 1 1 /2 cups butter, softened
  • 1 1 /2 cups sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Frosting

  • 6 tablespoons butter softened
  • 3 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 1 ¼ cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • Colored sugar, optional

Instructions
 

  • In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar.
  • Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each In addition
  • .Beat in vanilla.Combine flour, baking soda, cream of tartar and salt; gradually add tothe creamed mixture.
  • .Beat in vanilla.Combine flour, baking soda, cream of tartar and salt; gradually add tothe creamed mixture.Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes or until easy to handle.
  • On a lightly floured surface. roll out to ¼ in. thickness.Cut with 2-½ in cookie cutters dipped in flour.
  • Place 2 in. apart-on ungreased baking sheets.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 8-10 minutes·or until lightly browned.

Frosting

  • For frosting, combine butter, confectioners' sugar, milk and vanilla in a mixing bowl; beat until smooth.
  • Spread or drizzle over cookies. Sprinkle with colored sugar if desired.Yield: about 7 dozen