Sugar Cookie Cutouts

Ingredients:

2/3 c. butter, softened

3/4 c. granulated sugar

1 t. baking powder

1/4 t. salt

1 egg

1 T. milk

1 t. vanilla

2 c. all-purpose flour

Recipe:

1 In large mixing bowl beat butter with an electric mixer on medium to high speed for 30 seconds. Add granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt. Beat until conbined, scraping sides of bowl occasionally. Beat in egg, milk, and vanilla until combined. Beat in as much of the flour as you can with mixer. Stir in any remaining flour. Divide dough in half. If necessary, cover and chill dough 30 minutes or until easy to handle.

2. On a lightly floured surface, roll half the dough at a time until 1/8 in. thick. Using a 2 1/2 in. cookie cutter, cut dough into desired shape. Place 1 in. apart on an ungreased cookie sheet.

3. Bake in 375 degree oven for 7-8 minutes or until edges are firm and bottoms are very lightly browned. Transfer to a wire rack and let cool. If desired, frost with icing.

Rating: 3.5 of 5

I like these sugar cookies because they aren't super sweet and perfect with frosting. I made these tonight to play around with what cookies I want to make for our ward Pioneer Day activity on Saturday. I think I'll stick with trying to make them look like wagon wheels. I like this recipe. Although, if the cookies are too big they aren't as soft.

Source: Better Homes and Gardens New Cook Book, pg. 223