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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes |
Ready In: 20 Minutes Servings: 75 |
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A big batch of big thick sugar cookies. These are THE big soft sugar cookies you have been looking for. Frost them while warm and sprinkle with colored sugar. Ingredients:
6 egg yolks |
4 eggs |
2 cups butter, softened |
2 1/8 cups white sugar |
7 cups all-purpose flour |
1 tablespoon baking powder |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract |
4 cups confectioners' sugar |
1/4 cup vegetable oil |
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract |
1 tablespoon hot water or as needed |
Directions:
1. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until smooth. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each. Combine flour, baking powder, and salt; stir into the sugar mixture. Cover dough and chill for at least one hour.
2. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets. On a floured surface, roll the dough out to 1/2 inch thick and cut into desired shapes using cookie cutters. Place 2 inches apart on to the prepared baking sheets.
3. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely. To make frosting, mix together the confectioners' sugar, oil and 1 teaspoon vanilla until smooth. gradually add enough hot water to achieve a spreadable consistency.
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