This is the recipe for the Sugar Cookies that you will often see in my pictures. I found the recipe on www.recipezaar.com and have rated them there under the username: princess.and.the.pea. (I always have loved that story!)
This recipe is very easy to follow and it makes the most beautiful cookies.
Granny's Sugar Cookies Recipe
I make sugar cookies for almost every holiday. A lot of fun and the kids can help.
by NurseDi
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cookies
time to make 32 min 20 min prep
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 1/2 cups butter, softened (no substitutes)
2 large eggs
2 tablespoons vanilla extract
4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cream of tartar
Frosting
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
3 tablespoons butter, softened
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
various food coloring
colored sprinkles
1. In a mixing bowl, cream together sugar and butter until fluffy.
2. Add eggs and vanilla; beat well.
3. Stir together dry ingredients; gradually add to creamed mixture until completely blended.
4. Cover and chill for at least 30 minutes.
5. On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to 1/4-inch thickness.
6. Cut with various shaped cookie cutters dipped in flour.
7. Transfer cookies to ungreased cookie sheet.
8. Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes.
9. Cool on wire racks.
10. Frosting: Mix together sugar, butter, vanilla and milk until desired degree of spreading consistency; add milk if you want thinner frosting.
11. Add food coloring to obtain desired color.
12. Spread frosting over cookies and decorate with sprinkles.
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