Brown Sugar Cut-Out Cookies and Icing Recipe

In a large bowl stir together 1 cup butter and brown sugar until smooth and creamy. Stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla. In a separate bowl combine the flour salt and baking soda; stir into creamed mixture. Mix in milk stirring until a soft dough forms. Cover and chill for 1 hour.

Preheat oven to 365 degrees F (185 degrees C). On a floured surface roll out dough to 1/4 inch thick. Cut into desired shapes using cookie cutters. Place cookies 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets.

Bake in a preheated oven for 6 minutes. Cool on wire racks.

Meanwhile in a large bowl stir together 1 cup butter and 1 teaspoon vanilla until it becomes smooth and creamy. Gradually stir in sugar one cup at a time beating well after each addition. Beat in a splash of milk and continue mixing until light and fluffy. Keep icing covered until ready to decorate. Spread icing on top of cookies.