Sparkling Sugar Cutout Cookies

Basic Sugar Cookies ... a great recipe for holiday gift giving!!!They turned out really well. Make sure to keep the dough really cold and well floured.

Sparkling Sugar Cutout Cookies

Recipe from Real Simple

* Prep. Time : 20 minutes
* Cook Time : 10 - 12 minutes
* Makes : 40 cookies

• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled, plus more for shaping the cookies
• 1/4 tsp baking soda
• 1/8 tsp salt
• 1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• Decorating sugar

• In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
• Using an electric mixer, beat the butter and sugar until smooth. Add the egg and beat until fluffy, about 2 minutes. Beat in the vanilla.
• With the mixer on low, gradually add the flour mixture, mixing until just incorporated. Shape into a disk and refrigerate, wrapped, for at least 1 hour.
• Heat oven to 350° F.Divide the dough in half.
• On a floured surface, roll each piece out 1/4 inch thick.
• Cut into shapes with cookie cutters.Refrigerate on lined baking sheets until firm.
• Sprinkle with decorating sugar and bake at 350° F until just beginning to brown, 10 to 12 minutes.
• Cool slightly on baking sheets, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
• Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.

 

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