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| Basic Sugar Cookies |
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| 3/4 cup sugar 1/2 cup butter, softened 1 egg 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt Sugar for sprinkling Directions In large bowl, beat sugar and butter until fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. Combine flour, baking powder and salt; stir into sugar mixture. Form dough into flat disk on lightly floured surface; wrap in plastic wrap and chill for 1 hour. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. On lightly floured covered board, roll out half of dought to 1/8-inch thick. Using cookie cutters, cut out various shapes. Place 1 inch apart on cookie sheet. Sprinkle with granulated sugar. Bake 10 to 12 minutes until lightly browned. Cool on rack. Makes 3 dozen cookies. |
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