DELUXE SUGAR COOKIES Recipe
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Ingredients: Very special. Also known as Mary's Sugar Cookies. 1 cup butter or margarine, softened 1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar 1 egg 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/2 teaspoon almond extract 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour* 1 teaspoon soda 1 teaspoon cream of tartar Granulated sugar Mix thoroughly butter, confectioners' sugar, egg, vanilla and almond extract. Blend in flour, soda and cream of tartar. Cover; chill 2 to 3 hours.
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Directions:Heat oven to 375: Divide dough in half. Roll . each half 3/16 inch thick on lightly floured cloth covered board. Cut into desired shapes; sprinkle with granulated sugar. Place on lightly greased baking sheet. Bake 7 to 8 minutes or until light brown on edge. ABOUT 5 DOZEN 2- TO 2 1/2-INCH COOKIES.
VARIATION Paintbrush Cookies: Do not sprinkle cookies with sugar; before baking, paint designs on cookies with small paintbrushes and Cookie Paint: Divide small amounts of evaporated milk (or mixture of 1 egg yolk and 1/4 teaspoon water) among several cups. Color each with a different food color. If "paint" thickens, add few drops water. |
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Notes: I always made rolled sugar cookies with the kids during the holidays. Traditions are a wonderful. However, Pat and I both know that you & the kids start baking sugar cookies, but you finish them by yourself!
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