Super Sugar Cookies

3/4 c. margarine or butter, softened
1 c. sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
2 eggs
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
2 1/2 c. all-purpose flour

Frosting:
1 stick (8 tbsp.) butter, softened
1 to 2 tbsp. cream or whole milk
1 tsp. vanilla
4 c. powdered sugar, sifted

Cream margaring or butter and sugar well in bowl of stand mixer. Add vanilla and eggs; mix well to combine. In a separate bowl, sift baking powder, salt, and flour together. Gradually add dry ingredients to butter mixture until thoroughly combined. Wrap dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate until chilled and firm.

Preheat oven to 400°F. Remove cookie dough from fridge. On a well-floured surface, roll out dough to 1/4-inch thickness. Cut out cookies in desired shapes with cookie cutters. Place on ungreased baking sheet. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes. Check often to prevent over-cooking or burning. Remove from oven and allow to cool on cooling rack.

To prepare frosting, cream butter, milk, and vanilla together until smooth. Slowly add powdered sugar until desired consistency is reached (add extra milk if necessary). Add liquid food coloring if desired. Decorate cookies once they have cooled.