VANILLA BUTTER ROLLOUTS RECIPE RECIPE - (4.4/5)

Vanilla Butter Rollouts Recipe Recipe - (4.4/5) image

Provided by GinnyG

Number Of Ingredients 14

FROSTING:
1-1/2 cups butter, softened
1-1/2 cups sugar
2 eggs
3 teaspoons vanilla extract
4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 teaspoon salt
6 tablespoons butter, softened
3 cups confectioners' sugar
1/4 cup milk
3 teaspoons vanilla extract
Colored frosting and sugar, optional

Steps:

•In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda, cream of tartar and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes or until easy to handle. • On a lightly floured surface, roll out to 1/4-in. thickness. Cut with 2-1/2-in. cookie cutters dipped in flour. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned. • For frosting, in a large bowl, beat the butter, confectioners' sugar, milk and vanilla until smooth. Spread or drizzle over cookies. Decorate with colored frosting and sugar if desired. Yield: about 7 dozen.