Grandma Minnie's Old Fashioned Sugar Cookies

This is a recipe for classic sugar cookies. Get creative and make or cut fun shapes, and use colored sugar, if desired.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 50 mins
• Calories: 51 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup white sugar
• 3 cups sifted all-purpose flour
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• 3 tablespoons cream
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 1.5 teaspoons baking powder

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) .

Step 2

Over a large bowl, sift together all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, sugar. Cut in butter and blend with a pastry blender until mixture resembles cornmeal. Stir in lightly beaten egg, cream, and vanilla. Blend well. Dough may be chilled, if desired.

Step 3

On a floured surface, roll out dough to 1/8 inch thickness. Sprinkle with sugar; cut into desired shapes. Transfer to ungreased baking sheets.

Step 4

Bake for 6 to 8 minutes, or until delicately brown.