Thick Cut-Outs

Ingredients

• 2.125 cups white sugar
• 2 cups butter, softened
• 4 eggs
• 6 egg yolks
• 1.5 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 7 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 4 cups confectioners' sugar
• 0.25 cup vegetable oil
• 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon hot water or as needed

Steps

1. Make the cookies: In a large bowl, cream together the sugar and butter until smooth. Beat in 4 whole eggs and 6 egg yolks, one at a time, mixing well after each. Mix in vanilla extract. Combine flour, baking powder, and salt; stir into the sugar mixture. Cover dough and chill for at least 1 hour.
2. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.
3. On a floured surface, roll the dough out to 1/2 inch thickness and cut into desired shapes using cookie cutters. Place 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
4. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack.
5. While cookies are baking, make the frosting: Mix together the confectioners’ sugar, oil and 1 teaspoon vanilla until smooth. Gradually add enough hot water to achieve a spreadable consistency.
6. Spread frosting over warm cookies.