INGREDIENTS
Cookies
1/2 cup
unsalted butter, softened (1 stick)
1/4 cup
granulated sugar
2 tsp
vanilla extract
1 cup
all-purpose flour
2
tablespoons+ half-and-half or cream (I used half-and-half)
about 1/2 cup granulated sugar, for dredging
Buttercream
1/2 cup
unsalted butter, softened (1 stick)
1 1/2 tsp
vanilla extract
1 1/2
to 2 cups confectioners’ sugar
food coloring of your choice (I used 10 drops of red)