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Sugar Cookies from Scratch

Prep

0-15 mins

Total

4 HRS 23 MIN

Servings

36 Servings

Learn to make sugar cookies from scratch with My Food and Family! This simple recipe for a family favorite is the only recipe you'll ever need for ...

Ingredients

  • 3-1/4

    cups

    flour

  • 2

    tsp

    baking powder

  • 1/2

    tsp

    salt

  • 3/4

    cup

    (1-1/2 sticks) butter or margarine, softened

  • 1-1/2

    cups

    granulated sugar

  • 2

    eggs

  • 1

    tbsp

    milk

  • 1-1/2

    tsp

    vanilla

  • -

    colored sugar or additional granulated sugar

Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Mix flour, baking powder and salt; set aside. Beat butter in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until creamy. Gradually add granulated sugar, beating until well blended. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Blend in milk and vanilla. Gradually add flour mixture, beating well after each addition. Refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight.

  2. Step 2

    Preheat oven to 400°F. Roll out dough to 1/8-inch-thickness on lightly floured surface. Cut into desired shapes with floured 3-inch cookie cutters. Sprinkle with colored sugar, if desired. Place, 2 inches apart, on ungreased baking sheets.

  3. Step 3

    Bake 5 to 8 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool completely on wire racks. Decorate as desired.

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