now it's starting to taste like valentines day

It's not Valentines Day in our house until sugar cookies are born.
Every year since I can remember my mom has made these, and seriously, they will make you take back any resolutions you made for the new year.
Personally I think they're the best a day or two after they're made because they get all soft and delicious.
Both Mama Mecham's sugar cookie and butter-cream frosting recipes are below.

 

Sugar Cookies

1/2 cup butter, softened

3/4 cup sugar

3/4 t. vanilla

1 egg

2 c. flour

1/2 t. baking soda

1/2 t. salt

Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy; add vanilla and egg, mixing well. Combine dry ingredients, add to creamed mixture, blending well (mixture will be very stiff). Divide dough into three parts; roll each part on lightly floured surface to 1/8 inch thickness. Cut dough with desired cutters and place on lightly greased cookie sheets. Bake at 375 degrees for 8-10 minutes until lightly browned.

 

Butter-cream Frosting

1 16-oz. package powdered sugar

6 T. butter, softened

3 T. milk

1 1/2 t. vanilla

1/8 t. salt

In a large bowl, with mixer at medium speed (or with spoon), beat all ingredients until very smooth, adding more milk if necessary to make good spreading consistency.

Happy sugar overload!!