Sugar Cookies (Butter Cookies)

4 egg yolks
4 Tbsp. milk
4 1/2 cups flour
1 1/2 cups sugar
3 sticks of butter
2 tsp. vanilla
1/2 tsp. salt





Preheat oven to 375*.
In a large bowl, with mixer at low speed, beat egg yolks and milk until well blended. Add flour, sugar, butter, vanilla and salt; beat ingredients until just mixed. Increased speed to medium and beat for 2 min., occasionally scraping bowl.
On a floured surface, with lightly floured rolling pin, roll dough and cut with cookie cutters.
Bake for 8-10 min.

Buttercream Frosting:

1-1 1/2 sticks of butter
2 cups powered sugar
1 1/2 Tbsp. milk
1/2 tsp. vanilla