Sugar Cookies I

Name: Sugar Cookies I
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar; 1 cup butter; 1 egg; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon cream of tartar; 3 tablespoons white sugar for decoration

8 ingredients

3 steps

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 cup butter
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cream of tartar
3 tablespoons white sugar for decoration

Directions

1

In a large bowl, beat the confectioners' sugar with butter until smooth. Stir in the egg and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda and cream of tartar; mix into the batter until well blended. Cover and refrigerate dough for 2 to 3 hours.
2

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Divide dough in half and roll 3/16 inch thick on floured surface. Cut dough with cookie cutters and sprinkle with white sugar. Place cookies onto greased baking sheets.
3

Bake for 7 to 8 minutes in the preheated oven, or until delicately golden.