Sugar cookies- Paula Dean

By jodijet

Very good

Ingredients

• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1 Tbsp vanilla
• 2 lg eggs
• 3 1/4 cup flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 teaspooon soda
• 1/2 tsp salt
• Icing
• 1/4 cold water
• 3 Tbsp meringue powder
• 2 cups powdered sugar
• paste food coloring

Preparation

Step 1

Beat together butter and next 3 ingredients at medium speed until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each. In a medium bowl, combine flour, powder, soda, and salt. Gradually add to butter mixture, beating until well combined. Cover dough with plastic wrap and chill for at least 1 hour or up to 3 days.
Preheat oven to 350, line baking sheets with parchment paper. On a lightly floured surface roll dough to 1/4" thickness and cut with cutters. Bake for 10-12 minutes. Let cool on pans for 2 minutes before removing.