Post by Karen W on Dec 17, 2010 10:45:43 GMT -5
From Diane (casunflower)
SUGAR COOKIES
1 cup butter, softened
1 1/2 cups sugar
3 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
Cream the butter; add sugar gradually; cream until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time. Stir in vanilla.
3 1/2 cups flour
2 tsp. cream of tartar
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
Mix these dry ingredients; gradually add to butter/sugar mixture.
Roll into a ball; cover with plastic wrap, and chill in refrigerator for 3-4 hours (thoroughly chilled).
Roll out to 1/8"-1/4" thickness; cut in shapes.
Bake on ungreased cookie sheets at 375 degrees for 6-8 minutes. Cool slightly; remove to rack.
When completely cooled, frost and decorate as desired.
SUGAR COOKIES
1 cup butter, softened
1 1/2 cups sugar
3 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
Cream the butter; add sugar gradually; cream until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time. Stir in vanilla.
3 1/2 cups flour
2 tsp. cream of tartar
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
Mix these dry ingredients; gradually add to butter/sugar mixture.
Roll into a ball; cover with plastic wrap, and chill in refrigerator for 3-4 hours (thoroughly chilled).
Roll out to 1/8"-1/4" thickness; cut in shapes.
Bake on ungreased cookie sheets at 375 degrees for 6-8 minutes. Cool slightly; remove to rack.
When completely cooled, frost and decorate as desired.