Butterfrostingforsourcreamcutouts Recipes

QUICK AND ALMOST-PROFESSIONAL BUTTERCREAM ICING

Steps:

• Cream room temperature butter with a hand mixer, the paddle attachment of a stand mixer, or a wooden spoon until smooth and fluffy. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar until fully incorporated. Beat in vanilla extract.
• Pour in milk and beat for an additional 3 to 4 minutes. Add food coloring, if using, and beat for thirty seconds until smooth or until desired color is reached.

PAIGE'S SOUR CREAM CUT OUT COOKIES

Steps:

• Cream together sugar and butter.
• Add the eggs one at a time and mix well.
• Then add sour cream and vanilla and mix well.
• Sift the dry ingredients together and add to wet ingredients a little at a time.
• Chill in refrigerator till firm or even overnight.
• Preheat oven to 400°.
• Roll the dough 1/4-1/2-inch thickness and cut out into desired shape.
• Bake for 5-7 minutes or until lightly pale golden--not brown.
• Allow to cool completely on wire rack before frosting.

SOUR CREAM CUT-OUT COOKIES WITH CREAM CHEESE ICING

Steps:

• For Cookies:.
• Mix butter, sugar, egg yolks, vanilla, and sour cream together. Add dry ingredients to mixture. Wrap in wax paper and refrigerate overnight. Roll out on a lightly floured surface or pastry cloth. Cut into 1/8th to 1/4th inch thickness using your favorite cookie cutters. Bake at 350°F for approximately 10 minutes or until the bottom is lightly browned. May need more time if on the thicker side. Cool on wire rack. Store in airtight container in the refrigerator until ready to apply icing.
• For icing:.
• Cream butter, cream cheese, and vanilla together. Gradually add powder sugar until blended. Thin with milk to desired consistency. If adding coloring paste, you may not need milk to thin.
• After icing cookies, lay flat in the fridge until set. Then store in a airtight container with a small square of wax paper between cookies. Store in fridge until ready to serve.

BUTTER FROSTING FOR SOUR CREAM CUT-OUTS

Steps:

• Cream butter. Add remaining ingredients. Beat until frosting is smooth.
• Add food coloring in separate bowls or cups.