Robin's Icing Thumbprints

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350F.
2. 2
   Place granulated sugar in separate bowl and set aside.
3. 3
   Mix butter, brown sugar, egg, and vanilla together.
4. 4
   Add flour and continue to mix.
5. 5
   Roll into one inch balls and roll into granulated sugar before placing on a parchment lined baking sheet.
6. 6
   Using your thumb (I use a wine cork) to indent the center of the cookies.
7. 7
   Bake for 10 minutes.
8. 8
   Cookies will not change much in color and will be very soft.
9. 9
   Allow to fully cool and harden on cooling racks before topping.
10. 10
    Outside hardens while the inside stays soft and delicious.
11. 11
    For Icings: Whip all ingredients together for the vanilla icing until well blended.
12. 12
    Using a piping bag, pipe the icing into each cookie.
13. 13
    Whip all ingredients together for the chocolate icing until well blended.
14. 14
    Using a piping bag, pipe the icing into each cookie.
15. 15
    Sprinkle or place toppings onto the icing.