Sugar Cookies
Ingredients
1/2 cup shortening
3 1/2 cups flour
1/2 cup butter or margarine
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 cup sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
3 eggs
Cream butter and shortening well. Gradually add sugar. Add eggs. Beat well. Blend in sifted ingredients and vanilla.
Cook at 400 degrees for 8-10minutes
Butter Frosting
Ingredients
6 Tablespoons butter
4 1/2-3/4 cup powdered sugar
1/4 cup milk
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
In a small bowl beat butter until light and fluffy. Gradually add about half of sugar. Beat well. Beat in the milk and vanilla. Gradually beat in remaining sugar and milk to the right consistency.
If you want multiple colors like I did. Just split this frosting in separate bowls and add whichever food coloring you want! I once again suggest food coloring gel, because it can give you brighter colors easier!
