Grandma’s Best Sugar Cookie Recipe
Ingredients
• 2 cups sugar
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 large eggs, room temperature, lightly beaten
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
Icing
• 4 cups confectioners’ sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
• 1/2 to 2/3 cup evaporated milk
• Assorted food coloring and decorations of your choice
Directions
1. In a large bowl, cream the sugar, butter, vanilla and salt until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Add eggs and mix well. Combine the flour, baking powder and baking soda; add to creamed mixture. Chill until firm, about 1 hour.
2. On a floured surface, roll dough to 1/4-in. thickness. Cut shapes with cookie cutters; place on greased. Bake at 375° for 7-12 minutes (depending on size) or until light golden brown. Remove to wire racks to cool completely.
3. For the icing, in a large bowl, combine the confectioners’ sugar, extract and enough milk to achieve desired consistency. Tint with food coloring. Decorate cookies as desired.
