THICK & SOFT SUGAR COOKIES

3 eggs
1 cup butter
2 cups sugar
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup sour milk (add 1 tablespoon vinegar)
1 teaspoon nutmeg

Add enough flour (about 5 cups) to make a soft dough. Roll and cut into shapes. Bake at 350 degrees until light brown.

Frost them with:

QUICK VANILLA BUTTERCREAM FROSTING

3 cups confectioners' sugar

1 cup butter

1 teaspoon vanilla extrace

1 to 2 tablespoons whipping cream

In a standing mixer fitted with a whisk, mix together sugar and butter. Mix on low speed until well blended and then increase speed to medium and beat for another 3 minutes.  Add vanilla and cream and continue to beat on medium speed for 1 minute more, adding more cream if needed for spreading consistency.