How to Bake Sugar Cookies with Colorful Buttercream

Ingredients

• 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour (340g)
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened (226g)
• 1 ½ cups granulated sugar (300g)
• 2 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened (226g) for frosting
• 4 cups powdered sugar (480g)
• 2 tablespoons heavy cream (30ml)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract for frosting
• Food coloring (various colors)