White Velvet Cutouts

By hazelljbmh

Ingredients

• Buttercream frosting:
• 2 cups butter or margarine, softened
• 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
• 2 cups sugar
• 2 egg yolks
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 3 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar, divided
• 3 tbsp butter or margarine, softened
• 1 tbsp shortening
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• 3 to 4 tbsp milk, divided

Details

Servings 7

Preparation

Step 1

In a mixing bowl, cream butter and cream cheese until light and fluffy. Add sugar, egg yolks and vanilla; mix well. Gradually add flour. Cover and chill 2 hours or until firm. Roll out on a floured surface to 1/4-in thickness. Cut into 3-in shapes; place 1 inch apart on greased baking sheets.
Bake at 350 degrees for 10-12 minutes or until set (not browned).
Cool 5 minutes; remove to wire racks to cool.
Frosting:
combine 1 1/2 cups sugar, butter, shortening, vanilla and 3 tbsp milk in a mixing bowl; beat until smooth. Gradually add remaining sugar; beat until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add enough remaining milk and food coloring until frosting reaches desired consistency. Frost cookies.