Soft Frosted Cookies Recipes

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Beat vegetable shortening, white sugar, 1/4 cup milk, eggs, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract together in a bowl. Whisk flour, salt, and baking soda in a separate bowl. Slowly beat flour mixture into shortening mixture to make a smooth dough.
• Roll dough out 1/4-inch thick on a floured work surface and cut into shapes. Arrange cookies on baking sheets.
• Bake in the preheated oven until cookies are firm, about 10 minutes. Let cool.
• Beat butter, confectioners' sugar, 1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 2 tablespoons milk in a bowl with an electric mixer on high speed until frosting is spreadable and slightly fluffy. Frost cooled cookies.

Steps:

• Pre-heat the oven to 350 degrees farenheit and line a pan with parchment paper. In a med. bowl combine flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
• In a lg. bowl whisk together butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg yolks one at a time and incorporate the vanilla and sour cream.
• Slowly incorporate the dry ingredients with the wet; mix until well-combined. Chill for 30 minute.
• Roll the dough into balls by the tbsp and place on the prepared cookie sheet, 2-3 inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes at 350 until the bottoms are lightly browned. Let cool on a wire rack for approximately 8 minutes. Frost and sprinkle (see below for frosting).
• Whisk the sugar and the butter together and slowly incorporate the milk/whipped cream until the frosting holds proper consistency. Add more confectioners sugar and milk as needed. Feel free to add a drop of food coloring to your frosting to be festive.
• Frost the cooled cookies and top with your choice of sprinkles.