Softest Sugar Cookies

Thanks to Kathy for this recipe i made sure it wasn't a secret which is good because these are the best cookies ever.

Ingredients:

2 cups Sugar
2 eggs
2 1/2 cubes softened marg.
1 tsp. Vanilla

Mix these ingredients well then add...

5 cups Flour
4 tsp. Baking powder
1 tsp. Salt
1 tsp. Nutmeg
1/2 cup Milk (added last)

Directions:

Heat oven to 375 degrees and pick a cookie cutter. Flour working area and roll out dough to desired thickness. Make sure dough is not sticky. Cook for 8-10 min. Let cool before frosting them.

Frosting:

1 1/2 cubes of softened marg.
3/4 cups Shortening
1 1/2 tsp. Vanilla
7 cups Powdered sugar ( One bag equals this)
5 tsp. Milk

Whip generously add food coloring and decorate away. These are the most addicting cookies and for someone who doesn't like sweets very much these are a favorite.