brown-sugar-cut-out-cookies-and-icing.json

{
    "directions": [
        "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."
    ],
    "ingredients": [
        "1 cup butter, softened",
        "2 cups brown sugar",
        "1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract",
        "5 cups all-purpose flour",
        "1/2 teaspoon salt",
        "1 teaspoon baking soda",
        "1/4 cup milk",
        "Icing:",
        "1 cup butter, very soft",
        "1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract",
        "confectioners' sugar",
        "splash of milk"
    ],
    "language": "en-US",
    "source": "allrecipes.com",
    "tags": [],
    "title": "Brown Sugar Cut-Out Cookies and Icing",
    "url": "http://allrecipes.com/recipe/80446/brown-sugar-cut-out-cookies-and-icing/"
}