The perfect sugar cookie! Easy to make, shape and decorate.
You will need:
- 1 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon of salt
- 1 cup of sugar
- 1 stick of butter
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla
-Combine flour, baking powder and salt in a bowl.
-Combine sugar, butter, egg and vanilla. Beat with a mixer on medium speed until smooth.
-Stir in flour mixture. Shape into a log about 15 inches long.
-Wrap in plastic wrap and refriderate for at least 2 hours, but as long as 2 days.
-Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
-Cut dough into 1/4 inch thick slices. Place slices on ungreased baking sheets.
-Reshape slices into cut outs if desired.
-We sprinkle colored sugar to decorate before we bake.
-Bake cookies for 10-12 minutes.
-Let cool on baking sheet for one minute, move to wire racks to cool completely.
-Enjoy!
