Brown Sugar Cookies I

Christmas time is time for cut-out cookies. Use this easy recipe to get just what you need to have great holiday baking and decorating.

• Calories: 95 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ cup butter, softened
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• ½ cup packed brown sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 pinch salt
• 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
• 1 tablespoon heavy whipping cream

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.

Step 2

Cover and refrigerate for 4 hours.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and brown sugar. Beat in egg, heavy cream, and vanilla.

Step 4

Slowly add in flour, baking powder and salt. Mix until well blended. If dough seems too dry, add in water, 1/2 teaspoon at a time.

Step 5

Roll out dough on a floured surface to a thickness of 1/8 of an inch. Cut with cookie cutters and place 1 1/2 inches apart on cookie sheets.

Step 6

Bake 8 to 10 minutes, until lightly colored.