AuthorViv
DifficultyIntermediate

This is my cut-out sugar cookie recipe. The flavor and texture is delicious.

Yields1 Serving
 3 cups sifted flourThis means to sift first, then measure.
 1 tsp baking powder
 ½ tsp salt
 1 cup butter
 ¾ cup sugar
 1 egg
 2 tbsp cream or milk
 1 ½ tsp vanilla
1

Sift together 3 cups sifted flour, 1t baking powder, 1/2t salt.

In a separate bowl cream together 1 c butter, gradually add 3/4c sugar, creaming well.

STIR in 1 UNBEATEN egg, 2T cream or milk, 1 1/2t vanilla, mix well.

Blend in the dry ingredients gradually.

If desired, chill dough 1 hour. Roll out on floured surface, 1/3 at a time to 1/8" thickness. Cut into desired shapes with cookie cutters or pastry wheel. Place on ungreased baking sheets. Sprinkle with sugar or decorate with frosting after cooled.

2

Bake at 400 degrees for 5-8 minutes until delicate golden brown

Makes 7-8 dozen.

CategoryCuisine

Ingredients

 3 cups sifted flourThis means to sift first, then measure.
 1 tsp baking powder
 ½ tsp salt
 1 cup butter
 ¾ cup sugar
 1 egg
 2 tbsp cream or milk
 1 ½ tsp vanilla

Directions

1

Sift together 3 cups sifted flour, 1t baking powder, 1/2t salt.

In a separate bowl cream together 1 c butter, gradually add 3/4c sugar, creaming well.

STIR in 1 UNBEATEN egg, 2T cream or milk, 1 1/2t vanilla, mix well.

Blend in the dry ingredients gradually.

If desired, chill dough 1 hour. Roll out on floured surface, 1/3 at a time to 1/8" thickness. Cut into desired shapes with cookie cutters or pastry wheel. Place on ungreased baking sheets. Sprinkle with sugar or decorate with frosting after cooled.

2

Bake at 400 degrees for 5-8 minutes until delicate golden brown

Makes 7-8 dozen.

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