Old Fashioned Sugar Cookies
By Johanna
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Ingredients
- 3 c. sifted all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1 c. white sugar
- 1 c. butter (softened at room temp)
- 1 egg, lightly beaten (egg should be at room temp)
- 3 tbsp. half and half
- 2 tsp. vanilla extract
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Preparation
Step 1
1. Preheat oven to 400 degree F.
2. Sift together all-purpose flour, baking powder, sugar and salt.
3. Cut in butter and blend with pastry blender until mixture is crumbly.
4. With a fork, stir in lightly beaten egg, vanilla and half and half. Blend well with fork, then your hands to ensure thorough blending. Chill dough for 1 hr. for easier rolling.
5. On a floured surface, roll out dough 1/4" thickness, cut into shapes/
6. Place on baking sheet covered with parchment paper. Sprinkle with sugar or leave plain for decorating with icing.
7. Bake for 6-7 min, or until lightly brown.
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