This recipe came from the newspaper in the small Arizona town where I grew up. We use it almost every year to make Christmas cookies. They're not too dry and are good even without any icing or candy decorations.
Provided by Stovepipe
Categories Dessert
Time 3h7m
Yield 3 1/2 dozen
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Mix thoroughly butter, powdered sugar, egg, and vanilla. Blend in baking soda, cream of tartar, and flour. Cover and chill for 2 to 3 hours.
- Heat oven to 375 degrees.
- Divide the dough in half, and roll each half of dough 3/16" inch thick on a lightly floured or cloth-covered board.
- Cut into desired shapes and place on a lightly greased baking sheet. Decorate with colored sugar or candy sprinkles.
- Bake 7 to 8 minutes or until light brown on the edges.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1016.8, Fat 55, SaturatedFat 33.9, Cholesterol 199.9, Sodium 756, Carbohydrate 120.2, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 50.9, Protein 11.6
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Haliegh Greenawalt
[email protected]Not a fan of these cookies. They were too sweet for my taste.
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[email protected]These are the best sugar cookies I've ever had! I'll definitely be making them again and again.
Michelle Bally
[email protected]I highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves sugar cookies.
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[email protected]These cookies freeze really well. I like to make a big batch and then freeze them so I always have some on hand.
Lottie Lungu
[email protected]I've also tried making these cookies with different shapes. They're always a hit, no matter what shape they are.
Jade Marshall
[email protected]These cookies are perfect for decorating. I love using different colored sprinkles and frosting to make them festive.
Aliyan Ahemd
[email protected]I like to add a little bit of vanilla extract to the dough for extra flavor.
Stacy Motapanyane
[email protected]These cookies are a great way to use up leftover egg whites.
Tusif Umer
[email protected]I love that this recipe uses simple ingredients that I always have on hand. It's so convenient.
yusuf sharin
[email protected]These cookies are perfect for any occasion. I've made them for birthdays, holidays, and even just because.
Samrat Shah
[email protected]I'm not much of a baker, but these cookies were so easy to make. I was really impressed with how they turned out.
Hamed Khan
[email protected]These cookies were delicious! I made them for a party and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them.
XxOscar MargoxX
[email protected]I've tried many sugar cookie recipes, but this one is by far the best. The cookies are soft and chewy, with a perfect amount of sweetness.
Piyel Islam
[email protected]These cookies were a hit with my family! They were so easy to make and turned out perfectly. I'll definitely be making them again.