9          Sugar Cookies

Judy’s Old Fashioned Sugar Cookies Recipe (this is not mine- it’s Judy’s)

Ingredients:

• 3 cups sifted all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup white sugar

1 cup butter (softened at

•  room temperature)
• 1 egg, lightly beaten (egg should be at room temperature)
• 3 Tablespoons half-and-half
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) .

2. Sift together all-purpose flour, baking powder, sugar and salt.

3. Cut in butter and blend with a pastry blender until mixture is crumbly.

4. With a fork, stir in lightly beaten egg, vanilla and half-and-half. Blend well with fork, then your hands to ensure thorough blending. Chill dough for one hour for easier rolling.

****If you are not rolling the dough, chill for 15 minutes then skip to step 6 for baking.

5. On a floured surface, roll out dough to 1/4 inch thickness. Cut into shapes.

6. Place on baking sheet covered with parchment paper. Sprinkle with sugar or leave plain for decorating with icing.

7. Bake for 6 – 7 minutes, or until lightly brown.  Mmmmmmmm!