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Sugar Cookie - Recipe

Crunchy, sweet cookie that is perfect for all your special guests.
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Sugar Cookie Recipe
Directions
  • By hand, not a mixer, cream the butter and gradually add the sugars.
  • In a separate bowl, beat the eggs.
  • Add the eggs to the sugar mixture.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cream of tartar, baking soda and salt.
  • Add one cup of the flour mixture to the egg and sugar mixture, alternating it with 1/4 cup of the oil, stirring between each addition until all of the flour and oil is incorporated.
  • Stir in vanilla.
  • Roll dough in small balls approximately 1 inch in diameter and place on an ungreased cookie sheet.
  • Flatten each with the bottom of a glass dipped in sugar.
  • Bake at 350° for approximately eight minutes or until golden brown.
  • Remove from oven and allow to cool on wire racks.
  • Can be frosted with your favorite icing or sprinkled with colored sugars for decoration.
 
 
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Ingredients
-1 cup butter
-1 cup powdered sugar
-1 cup sugar
-2 eggs
-5 cups flour
-1 teaspoon cream of tartar
-1 teaspoon soda
-1/4 teaspoon salt
-1 cup salad oil
-2 teaspoons vanilla extract