Dear Hannah and Cienna,

I’m tired of this winter. What is something fun I can plan to do with my friends that does not involve snow.

Sincerely,

Breaking Boredom

Dear Breaking Boredom,

One thing fun to do with your friends is to make cookies! Below is a recipe so you can make and decorate them. If you’re gluten free or hate sugar, you can skip the cookies and go straight to picking out a movie that you all will laugh at. 10 Things I Hate About You or Easy A are fantastic picks for a girls night in. Make sure you provide lots of popcorn and candy and smiles! Another option is a game night! Get out Clue and cards and Yahtzee! and let the good times roll!

XOXO,

Soft Sugar Cookies-Ingredients

• 3/4 cup of butter, softened
• 3/4 cup of granulated sugar
• 2 eggs
• 3 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 2 1/4 teaspoons of baking powder
• 2 1/4 cups of all purpose flour

Soft Sugar Cookies-Directions

• Mix together flour, baking powder and salt in bowl. Set aside.
• Combine butter and sugar together until it reaches a light and fluffy consistency.
• Beat vanilla and eggs into the butter and sugar, mix until everything is thoroughly combined.
• Slowly put flour mixture into butter mixture, stir until a fluffy and smooth consistency.
• Put in refrigerator for at least an hour.
• Take the dough out of refrigerator, preheat oven to 350.
• Scoop approximately 1 tablespoon of dough on a greased cookie pan.
• Bake for 10-12 minutes.
• Cool for 8-10 minutes, enjoy!

FROSTING INGREDIENTS

• 2 1/2 cups of powdered sugar
• 3 Tablespoons of unsalted butter, softened
• 1/2 Tablespoon of vanilla extract
• 3 Tablespoons of milk

FROSTING DIRECTIONS:

Combine ingredients together and mix until fluffy consistency.

Frost cookies with a butter knife or frosting bag.