How to make cookies with butter icing

Answer 1

To make cookies with butter icing, you will need the following ingredients:

For the cookies:
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

For the butter icing:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2-3 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Food coloring (optional)

Here are the steps to make cookies with butter icing:

1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.

2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy using an electric mixer or stand mixer.

3. Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter-sugar mixture. Mix until well combined.

4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Be careful not to over-mix the dough.

5. Divide the dough into two equal portions and shape each portion into a disk. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.

6. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

7. On a lightly floured surface, roll out one portion of the chilled dough to a thickness of about 1/4 inch. Use cookie cutters of your choice to cut out shapes from the dough.

8. Transfer the cut-out cookies to the prepared baking sheet, leaving a little space between each cookie. Bake for about 10-12 minutes or until the edges are slightly golden.

9. Once baked, let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

10. In the meantime, prepare the butter icing. In a mixing bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy. Gradually add in the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract. Beat on low speed until the ingredients are combined, then increase the speed and beat until the icing is light and fluffy. If desired, add food coloring to achieve the desired color.

11. Once the cookies have cooled completely, spread or pipe the butter icing onto each cookie. Allow the icing to set before serving or storing.

Enjoy your delicious homemade cookies with butter icing!