Ingredients:
- 1 cup (2 sticks, 227g) unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
- ¾ cup (150g) powdered sugar (icing sugar)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon (5ml) vanilla extract
- 2 ½ cups (300g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon (5ml) baking soda
- 1 teaspoon (5ml) cream of tartar
- ½ teaspoon (3g) salt
- 1 cup (2 sticks, 227g) unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
- 3-4 cups (360-480g) powdered sugar (icing sugar), sifted (for frosting)
- ¼ cup (60ml) heavy cream (double cream) (for frosting)
- 2 teaspoons (10ml) vanilla extract (for frosting)
- Pinch of salt (for frosting)
Instructions:
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cream of tartar, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
- Roll out the chilled dough to about ¼ inch thickness on a lightly floured surface. Cut out shapes using cookie cutters, or use a cookie scoop to drop rounded portions onto the prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for 8-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- While the cookies are cooling, make the buttercream frosting. In a large bowl, cream the softened butter until light and fluffy.
- Gradually add the sifted powdered sugar, alternating with the heavy cream, until the frosting reaches your desired consistency. Beat in the vanilla extract and salt.
- Once the cookies are completely cool, frost them with the buttercream frosting. You can use a piping bag and tip for a fancy swirl, or simply spread the frosting on with a knife.
- Enjoy!