BUTTER SUGAR COOKIES
2 cups butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1 egg
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
Cream butter and sugar. Add egg and vanilla. Gradually add flour. Mix well. Roll dough into ball, wrap in wax paper, and refrigerate for 1 hour. Roll out dough 1/4 inch thick on a floured surface. Cut into state shape with Mississippi Cookie cutter. Bake at 375 degrees for 6 to 9 minutes. Do not brown. Decorate cookies with frosting or Royal Icing.
FROSTING:
1 cup confectioner’s sugar
6 to 7 teaspoons water
Food coloring (optional)
Mix together, and brush on cookies. Thin with water.
ROYAL ICING:
3 large egg whites
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 (16-ounce) box confectioner’s sugar
Food coloring (optional)
Beat egg whites and cream of tartar until stiff. Gradually add confectioner’s sugar. Thin with water for icing.
