Tuesday, November 15, 2011

Sugar Cookies


2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 sticks (3/4 cup) butter, softened
3/4 cup sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla

In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until smooth. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Stir in the flour. Cover, and chill dough for at least one hour (or overnight). Preheat oven to 350*. Roll out dough on floured surface 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick. Cut into shapes with any cookie cutter. Place cookies 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheets. Bake 6 to 8 minutes in preheated oven. Cool completely.

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