old fashioned sugar cookies

(1 RATING)
79 Pinches
Lone Camp, TX
Updated on Aug 26, 2012

Tastes great.

prep time
cook time 15 Min
method ---
yield

Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter, unsalted
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 2 medium eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 cups all purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt

How To Make old fashioned sugar cookies

  • Step 1
    In a bowl, cream butter and sugars. Beat in eggs and vanilla.
  • Step 2
    In a second bowl, combine and mix well the flour, baking powder, and salt. Stir flour mixture into butter mixture 1 cup at a time. Chill dough for 3 to 4 hours.
  • Step 3
    Roll out dough and cut into shapes with cookie cutters or a knife. Brush with milk and sprinkle with colored sugar. Bake in a preheated 350* oven for 10 to 15 minutes depending on the size of the cookies. Remove cookies to a rack to cool completely.

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