Sugar cookies

By emtoothfxr

Made these for christmas 2011. Can double the batch, regrigerate a few days before ready. make sure to let it come to room temp or close before trying to roll it. if it's too cold it will break apart. Can use cookie cutters with it. Bake briefly then decorate with icing.

Ingredients

• 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 cup softened butter
• 1 1/2 cups white sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3 to 4 tablespoons buttermilk
• Sprinkles or colored sugar, for decoration

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.

In a small bowl, stir together flour, baking soda, and baking powder. Set aside.

In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until smooth. Beat in the egg and vanilla. Gradually blend in dry ingredients. Add enough of the buttermilk to moisten the dough and make it soft, not wet.


Bake for 8 to 10 minutes or until slightly golden. Let stand for 2 minutes before removing to cool on a rack.