Deanne’s Sugar Cookies and Icing Recipe

Preheat Oven to 350 F.

Mix butter, milk and sugar together until fluffy.

Add eggs and mix well. Mix flour and baking soda together, add to mixture and mix well. I mix with my hands until a soft dough forms.

Roll and cut into shapes. Bake for 6 minutes in preheated oven at 350F or until done. These cookies are always very pale, but nice and soft. Cool completely. (The total cookie yield depends on the size and shapes of the cookies.)

To make the decorator icing, mix butter and shortening with a mixer. Add vanilla, then gradually add powdered sugar 1 cup at a time. Beat well with a mixer, scraping down sides of bowl after each addition. When it is all incorporated, the mix will appear dry. Add milk and beat on high until light and fluffy. Keep covered with a damp cloth until all is used. Tint with favorite food coloring to desired colors. Icing will keep in refrigerator in an airtight container for at least 2 weeks. Whip before using.

Yield: 3 cups.