This is Carl's aunt's recipe, and I love it! It's so simple yet so good. If you like your sugar cookies crispy, just roll the dough thin. If you like them squishy, leave it thicker. So versatile. I love it! I picked up pumpkin and leaf cookie cutters this year, and was pretty anxious to try them out. We are going to my brother's house later today, so these will be perfect to bring along!
Cookies:
1 cup salted butter (2 sticks)
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 Tbls milk
1 tsp vanilla
3 cups flour
3 tsp baking powder
Cream butter and sugar. Add the rest of the ingredients. Chill at least 10 minutes. Roll out, cut and bake. the thinner, the crispier. Bake at 350 for about 12 minutes.
Frosting:
2 Tbls salted butter
2 cups confectioners sugar
1 tsp vanila
3 Tbls milk
Blend margarine and sugar. Add vanilla and milk. Beat until smooth. Add food coloring if desired.
Yields: Approx 20 cookies depending on size of cutter
See? SIMPLE! Happy Fall!
Stupid question - shoudl butter be cold or softened? I've never made sugar cookies before.
ReplyDeleteNot stupid at all! I let mine sit out for just a bit to soften so it blends easier in the mixer. Also, it should be salted. I need to add that in! (doing it now)
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