Homemade Sugar Cookies

• Vegetarian

• Refrigerated

  • 1 Egg, large

• Baking & Spices

  • 2 1/4 cups Flour
  • 1 cup Sugar
  • 1/2 tsp Vanilla extract

• Dairy

  • 1 cup Butter

Found on whenisdinner.com

Description

Ingredients

• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup softened butter (2 sticks)
• ½ tsp vanilla extract
• 1 large egg
• 2¼ cups Flour (I use self rising)

Directions

• To begin, mix 1 cup sugar, 1 cup softened butter (2 sticks), ½ tsp vanilla extract, and 1 large egg until smooth. I then slowly add 2¼ cups flour into the mixing bowl. I will let the older boys use the mixer on low, with me standing right there to help them. Once its nice and smooth, theyre ready to be scooped out.
• You can use a teaspoon to scoop them out, but I prefer to use a small melon ball scooper or ice cream scooper to get them even (and its easier for the boys). We scoop them out, and place about 2 inches apart on the baking sheet - you dont want them running together. As I mentioned earlier, if you want them flatter for decorating, use a small plate or glass to flatten them. If you are not decorating or want a fluffier cookie, just leave the balls round and theyll bake just fine.
• Bake them at 375 (I use 350 for my dark, non-stick pan) for about 10-12 minutes until the edges are turning a golden brown. The recipe makes between 36-48 cookies, depending on how big your scoops of dough are 🙂