Frosted Sugar Cookies

Makes 4 dozen

2 c. butter, softened

1-1/3 c. sugar

2 eggs, beaten

2 t. vanilla extract

5 c. all-purpose flour

Garnish: colored sugar

Blend butter and sugar together; stir in eggs and vanilla. Add flour; mix until well blended. Form into a ball; cover and chill for 4 hours to overnight. Roll out dough 1/4-inch thick on a lightly floured surface; cut out with cookie cutters as desired. Arrange cookies on lightly greased baking sheets. Bake at 350 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes, until golden. Frost cookies when cool; decorate as desired.

Frosting:

Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl. Beat with an electric mixer on low speed until smooth.

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