Heavenly Sugar Cookies {Lofthouse Style}

INGREDIENTS

FOR THE COOKIES:

1 cup

butter, softened

1 cup

heavy cream, at room temperature

1 cup

sugar

2 tsp

vanilla

eggs, at room temperature

4 tsp

baking powder

4 cups

flour

FOR THE FROSTING:

1 cup

butter, at room temperature

8 cups

powdered sugar

1/2 cup

milk, at room temperature

1 tsp

vanilla

1/4 tsp

almond extract, optional

food coloring, optional

sprinkles, optional