Iced sugar cookie pops. What a way to celebrate our country on Labor Day! These cookies are easy, delicious, and cute enough to serve at any party (or to just eat at home)!
~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
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. In a small bowl, stir together flour, baking soda, and baking powder. Set aside.
In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until smooth. Beat in egg and vanilla. Gradually blend in the dry ingredients.
Roll out the cookie dough on a floured surface to 1/4 inch thick. Use a star shaped cookie cutter and place on a greased sheet pan.
Bake 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or until golden.
Working quickly, insert a bamboo skewer into the bottom of the cookie about 3/4 inch. Let stand on cookie sheet two minutes before removing to cool on wire racks. Let cool completely before icing.
~Buttercream Icing
1/2 cup shortening
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 cups confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons milk
Directions
In a large bowl, cream together the butter, shortening, and vanilla. Blend in the sugar, one cup at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in the milk, and continue mixing until light and fluffy. Keep icing covered until ready to decorate. Top cookies with sprinkles.
