Sugar Cookie Mix Recipe

By AnitaD

Ingredients

• ADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS (for each batch):
• 5 cups all-purpose flour
• 3 cups confectioners' sugar
• 2 tsp. baking soda
• 2 tsp. cream of tartar
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1 egg
• 1 tsp. vanilla extract
• 1/2 tsp. almond extract
• Colored sugar, optional

Preparation

Step 1

In a large bowl, combine the first four ingredients; mix well. Store in an airtight container in a cool dry place up to 6 months. Yield: 2 batches (8 cups total).

To prepare cookies: In a large bowl, cream butter. Beat in egg and extracts. Gradually add 4 cups cookie mix; mix well. Cover and chill 2-3 hours or overnight.

Preheat oven to 375°. On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough to 1/8-in. thickness. Cut with a 2-1/2-in. cookie cutter dipped in flour. Place 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Sprinkle with colored sugar if desired. Bake 7-9 minutes or until the edges are lightly browned. Cool on wire racks.
Yield: about 4 dozen per batch.