Sugar Cookie Cutouts
Rae Baker contributed these classic, light, tender cookies at our holiday cookie exchange. They perfect for those looking for that traditional holiday sugar cookie.
Equipment
- Rolling Pin
- Cookie Cutters
Ingredients
- ⅔ cup butter softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 egg
- 1 tbsp milk
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, beat butter on medium to high speed for 30 seconds. Add sugar, baking powder and ¼ tsp salt. Beat until combined, occasionally scraping sides of bowl.Beat in egg, milk, and vanilla. Beat in as much of the flour as you can with the mixer. Stir in any remaining flour & divide dough in half.Cover and chill dough about 30 min. or until it is easy to handle.Preheat oven to 375 degrees FOn a lightly floured surface, roll half the dough at a time until ⅛" thick.Using a 2½-inch cookie cutter, cut dough into desired shapes.Place 1" apart on an ungreased cookie sheet. Bake for 7-8 minutes or until edges are firm and barely light brown.