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Sugar Cookies ( Mom's) Recipe

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Category:
Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
1 Cup Butter
1 1/2 Cup Sugar
2 Eggs
1 tsp. Baker Powder
1/2 tsp. Salt
1 tsp. Vanilla
3 1/2 Cups Flour
Directions:
Directions:
Cream Butter and Sugar until light and fluffy. Ad eggs, vanilla, baking powder, salt a beat well. Add flour 1 cup at a time and mix until just incorporated. Dough may be rolled into logs, wrapped in plastic wrap and stored in the freezer. Just take out of the freezer and slice 1/8 inch thick. Bake on greased cookie sheet @ 350° for 10 - 12 minutes. Cool before icing. Dough can also be rolled out on a floured surface and cut into shapes.
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
3 - 4 dozen
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
Sometimes Mom would add the zest of an orange to the dough. These are a tender crisp cookie, not a soft one, but they do soften when iced. You can sprinkle with sugar before baking but they are best with boiled icing. See Basic Fondant Recipe.

 

 

 

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