Click for Cookbook LOGIN
"Leave the gun. Take the cannolis."--Clemenza, in The Godfather

Simple Sugar Cookies Recipe

  Tried it? Rate this Recipe:
 

 

This recipe for Simple Sugar Cookies is from The EPIC Lamb Family Cookbook, one of the cookbooks created at FamilyCookbookProject.com. We'll help you start your own personal cookbook! It's easy and fun. Click here to start your own cookbook!
Category:
Category:
Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
3 cups all purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 cup sugar
1 large egg + 1 egg white (1/4 c + 1 T total measure of egg volume)
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Directions:
Directions:
Spoon and level off flour into measuring cup, then add to medium bowl. Add baking powder and salt. Whisk together and set aside.

In an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat together butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Add egg and vanilla and mix well. Add flour mixture and mix until just combined. It should be the consistency of soft play dough. Divide the dough into 4 equal parts, shape into 4 discs, wrap with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

Preheat the oven to 350ºF. Roll out dough to desired thickness (around 1/8 inch for crispy cookies, 1/4 inch for a softer cookie). Cut out cookies to desired shapes. Decorate with colored sanding sugar and sprinkles.

Bake for 8-9 minutes until the edges are golden. Remove from oven and let cool for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
4 dozen 2-inch cookies
Preparation Time:
Preparation Time:
*Dough needs 1 hour to chill
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
I love a good butter cookie. I modestly adapted this recipe from one the kids have been begging to make that we found in the back of a Christmas book, “Nonna Tell Me a Story”, by Lidia Bastianich.

They are delicious. Also, I think they are easier to make than regular cutout cookies because you decorate them with sugar and sprinkles before you bake them. No frosting hassle. And they are yummy!

 

 

 

Learn more about the process to create a cookbook -- or
Start your own personal family cookbook right now!  Here's to good eating!

Search for more great recipes here from over 1,500,000 in our family cookbooks!

 

 

 

38W  

Cookbooks are great for Holiday Gifts, Wedding Gifts, Bridal Shower ideas and Family Reunions!

*Recipes and photos entered into the Family Cookbook Project are provided by the submitting contributors. All rights are retained by the contributor. Please contact us if you believe copyright violations have occurred.

Search for more great recipes here from over 1,500,000 in our family cookbooks!