Frosted Sugar Cookies

sugar sugar cookies with yummy frosting and sprinkles! Just like the store bought but better ;)

Ingredients:
6 cups flour
1 tsp baking soda
1tsp baking powder
1 cup butter at room temperature
2 1/2 cups sugar
3 eggs
2 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 tsp salt
1 1/2 cup sour cream (light or regular)

Frosting
2 cup butter at room temperature
2 tsp vanilla
6 cups confectioners sugar
12 tbs heavy cream
food colouring
sprinkles

In a medium sized bowl mix together flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt.

In an electric mixer beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add eggs one at a time until each is incorporated. Add vanilla and sour cream on low speed until combined.
Add dry ingredients slowly until all is combined. The dough should be sticky.
Divide dough into sections and wrap with plastic wrap. Let chill in fridge for about an hour or more.

Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Line baking sheets with parchment paper or spray with cooking spray(this recipe makes a lot of cookies)

Unwrap dough and place of floured surface. Dust the top of dough and rolling pin with flour. Roll the dough to a 1/4 inch thickness. Cut large circles out with a cookie cutter or cup. Place on parchment and bake for 10 - 15 minutes until tops are golden brown.
Transfer cookies to wire rack when done. Let cool.

In an electric mixer cream butter and vanilla. Add confectioners sugar and beat until incorporated. Add cream 1 tablespoon at a time until desired consistency. Add food colouring.

Spread onto cookies and then sprinkle.

mmmm!