Fiesta Grill Kids in the Kitchen Morgan's Sugar Cookies

1 cup of softened butter
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
1/4 cup half and half
3 cups of all purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon vanilla, optional

Preheat grill in medium. Cooking temperature should be set to medium. Cooking time is 6-8 minutes and should use warming rack. Use an ungreased cookie sheet.

Frosting:

1/2 cup of softened butter
2 cups confectioners sugar (1#)
1 teaspoon vanilla
3-4 teaspoon half and half
Food coloring and or colored sugar optional

In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add half and hald and vanilla to above mixture. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt, gradually adding to creamed mixture. Cover and refrigerate for 3 hours or until easy to handle. On a lightly floured surface, roll out 1/8 inch thickness. Cut with floured cookie cutter. 2-2 1/2 inch cookies are easier to frost. Place cookies on ungreased cokie sheet 1 inch apart. Bake at 325 degrees for 6 to 8 minutes. 

Frosting:

In a mixing bowl, cream butter, sugar, vanilla, and enough cream to achieve desired frosting consistency. Add food coloring if desired and frost.