Trim-The-Tree Butter Cookies
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 cup Land O Lakes Butter, softened
- 1 Land O Lakes All-Natural Egg
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup Land O Lakes Butter, softened
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- 3 to 4 tablespoons milk
- Food color, if desired
- Combine all cookie ingredients in large bowl.
- Beat at medium speed, scraping bowl often, until well mixed.
- Divide dough in half.
- Wrap in plastic food wrap; refrigerate 1-2 hours or until firm.
- Heat oven to 375F.
- Roll out dough on lightly floured surface, one-half at a time (keeping remaining dough refrigerated) to 1/8 to 1/4-inch thickness.
- Cut with 2 to 3-inch cookie cutters.
- Place 1 inch apart onto ungreased cookie sheets.
- Bake 6-10 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.
- Cool 1 minute on cookie sheet; remove to cooling rack.
- Cool completely.
- Meanwhile, combine 4 cups powdered sugar, 1/2 cup butter and vanilla in small bowl.
- Beat at low speed, adding enough milk and scraping bowl often, until desired spreading consistancy.
- Tint frosting with food color, if desired.
- Decorate cookies with frosting.
- Decorate with sprinkles or decorator candies, if desired.
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Taken from www.landolakes.com/recipe/2208/trim-the-tree-butter-cookies (may not work)