sugar cookies and frosting

so we made the stew last night and it was GREAT. man, it's nice to come home and have the food just ready and waiting for us.

but i'm making a few desserts for a baby shower tonight and I HAVE NEVER HAD SUCH DELICIOUS SUGAR COOKIES AND FROSTING IN ALL MY LIFE. okay, the sugar cookies aren't totally normal because you don't roll them out, but that means they are easier to make and they are still totally delicious. and the frosting is good enough to cover any and all sins in the cookies.

(i found these recipes just by googling them. they're both from allrecipes.com, my new favorite recipe website.)

Frosting:

• 4 cups confectioners' sugar
• 1/2 cup shortening
• 5 tablespoons milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• food coloring

1. In a large bowl, cream together the confectioners' sugar and shortening until smooth. Gradually mix in the milk and vanilla with an electric mixer until smooth and stiff, about 5 minutes. Color with food coloring if desired.

Easy Sugar Cookies:

• 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1 1/2 cups white sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). In a small bowl, stir together flour, baking soda, and baking powder. Set aside.
2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until smooth. Beat in egg and vanilla. Gradually blend in the dry ingredients. Roll rounded teaspoonfuls of dough into balls, and place onto ungreased cookie sheets.
3. Bake 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or until golden. Let stand on cookie sheet two minutes before removing to cool on wire racks.

seriously. bee, you should try these. because they are AMAZING and super easy to make. i'm exercising all my self-control not eating them all right now on my own.