They might be called butter cookies, but they are in fact a soft sugar cookie. The best sugar cookie, in my opinion. This recipe came from my neighbor Ms. Beth. They are her go to cookie for any potluck and they are worth it! I have taken to making these whenever I want to give a cookie as a gift.
Best Ever Butter Cookies
Equipment
- Stand mixer
- Spatula
Ingredients
Cookies
- 1 c butter softened
- 1 c sugar
- 1 egg
- 2 ½ c all purpose flour
- 2 T orange juice
- 1 T vanilla
- 1 t baking powder
- Pinch of salt
Frosting
- 4 c powdered sugar
- ½ c butter softened
- 3-4 T milk
- 2 t vanilla
Instructions
Cookies
- Beat butter, sugar and egg until creamy. Reduce to low; add flour, orange juice, baking powder and salt. Beat until well mixed. Divide dough into thirds & wrap. Refrigerate until firm (2-3 hrs).
- Heat oven to 400 deg. On a lightly floured surface roll out the dough one third at a time into ⅛ to ¼ in thick. Cut with a 3 in cookie cutter. Place on a baking sheet 1 in apart. Bake for 6-10 min or until edges are golden. Cool completely before frosting.
Frosting
- Beat butter and sugar until fluffy. Add in vanilla. Beat in milk, one tablespoon at a time until desired thickness is reached (spreadable, but not too thick).
