Simply Sugar Cookies
Make the holiday season stress-free with this beyond easy recipe for Simply Sugar Cookies. This basic sugar cookie recipe is no-frills, sure, but it's one of those desserts that once you get a taste, you just can't stop eating it. If you're in need of a new, easy cookie recipe to add to your collection, this recipe for sugar cookies is not to be missed. It's a staple that's been around for years and once you get a taste you'll see why.
Cooking Time9 min
Ingredients
- 3 1/2 cup all purpose flour, sifted
- 2 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2/3 cup butter or margarine
- 1 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 eggs
- 1 tablespoon milk
Instructions
- Sift together flour, baking powder and salt.
- Cream butter; add sugar gradually and cream until light and fluffy. Add extract. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Alternately add flour mixture and milk, beating until blended after each addition.
- Wrap dough in foil or plastic wrap and chill several hours or overnight.
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- Roll out part of the dough at a time about 1/8 inch thick on a lightly floured board. Cut with floured 2 1/2 inch cookie cutters.
- Sprinkle with granulated sugar and bake on ungreased baking sheets for 8 to 9 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.
- Cool on racks.