Sugar Cookies

By mpmcgonagle

This is the recipe Mom always used for sugar cookies – a family favorite.

Ingredients

• 1-1/2 cups sifted confectioners’ sugar
• 1 cup butter
• 1 egg
• 1 tsp. cream of tartar
• 1 tsp. vanilla
• 1/2 tsp. almond flavoring
• 2-1/2 cups Gold Medal Flour
• 1 tsp. baking soda

Details

Servings 50
Preparation time 60mins
Cooking time 70mins

Preparation

Step 1

Cream sugar and butter. Mix in egg and flavorings. Measure flour by sifting. Blend dry ingredients; gradually add flour mixture; mix well. Refrigerate at least 2 to 3 hours.
Heat oven to 375.
Divide dough in thirds and roll out one part on lightly floured pastry cloth or surface to 3/16” thick. Use cookie cutters to cut out shapes.
If not icing, sprinkle with sugar before placing on cookie sheet.
Place cookies on cookie sheet.
Bake 7 to 8 minutes or until delicately golden.