Wednesday, December 12, 2012

Brown Sugar - Sugar Cookies



1 C butter
2 C brown sugar
2 eggs
3 C flour
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
2 tsp vanilla

FROSTING:
1 pound powdered sugar
1/2 C butter
Juice of 1/2 orange
Zest of 1 orange

Beat butter, sugar, and eggs. Add remaining ingredients and beat together until smooth. Roll the cookie dough out (1/2-1/4") on a lightly floured surface & cut into your favorite shapes. Bake @ 375 degrees for 5-6 minutes.


*adapted from www.cheekykitchen.com/2011/04/brown-sugar-cookies.html