Harvest Sugar Cookies

By Addie

Rich buttery cookies like these never last long at a party or potluck. I got this recipe from a friend in Texas years ago and have used it many times since. I use pumpkin- and leaf-shaped cookie cutters to celebrate the season "tastefully." -Lynn Burgess, Rolla, Missouri

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup butter or margarine, softened
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• Icing or additional sugar, optional

Details

Servings 6
Adapted from keyingredient.com

Preparation

Step 1

In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add eggs and vanilla; beat until light and fluffy.

Combine flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Chill for 1 hour or until firm.

On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough to 1/4-in. thickness. Cut with cookie cutters.

Using a floured spatula, place cookies on greased baking sheets. Sprinkle with sugar if desired (or frost baked cookies after they have cooled).

Bake at 375 for 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on wire racks. The best sugar cookies ever!

Editor's Note: For a richer color, tint frosting with food coloring paste available at kitchen and cake decorating supply stores.
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REVIEWS:

I just made 4 batches of these DELICIOUS quick cookies for a fundraiser for Relay for Life. I had some leftover frosting, and they are so easy to make, I'm going to whip up 2 more batches to make for fun!

I've been using this recipe for years and wouldn't think of using another for cut-out cookies! It is wonderful and have passed the recipe on to others to enjoy as well. Thanks for sharing!

I tried this recipe years ago, when I first started subscribing to TOH. My family agreed that this recipe alone, easily made up for the cost of my subscription. It is the best sugar cookie recipe I have ever tried. These cookies get raves anytime that I make them. They have become one of my signature dishes that I make at holiday time, for potlucks, etc., and it is now expected and anticipated that I bring them!

I've made these so many times for every holiday. It's a perfect recipe for cut out cookies! Thanks!