Thick Cut-Out Cookies
Eric Hicks
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Serves 4
2 1⁄8 cup sugar
2 cup softened butter
4 eggs
6 egg yolks
1 1⁄2 tsp vanilla extract
7 cup flour
1 tbsp baking powder
1⁄2 tsp salt
4 cup sugar
1⁄4 vegetable oil
1 tbsp hot water
In a large bowl, cream together the sugar and butter until smooth. Beat in the eggs and egg yolks, one at a time, mixing well after each. Mix in vanilla extract. Combine flour, baking powder, and salt; stir into the sugar mixture. Cover dough and chill for at least 1 hour.
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets. On a floured surface, roll the dough out to 1/2 inch thickness and cut into desired shapes using cookie cutters. Place 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack.
To make frosting, mix together the confectioners' sugar, oil and 1 tsp vanilla until smooth. gradually add enough hot water to achieve a spreadable consistency. Spread over warm cookies.
