Simple Sugar Cookies Recipe
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Simple Sugar Cookies

By: Maxine Guin  
"Powdered sugar takes the place of granulated sugar in this sweet standby from Maxine Guin of Barnhart, Missouri. 'I received the recipe for this tasty cookie from a cook I worked with at our local school,' she recalls."

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Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
10 Min
Ready In:
25 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 21 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter (no substitutes), softened
  • 1 1/4 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt

Directions

  1. In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar. Beat in egg and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda, cream of tartar and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture. Shape into two 5-in. rolls; wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 1 hour or until firm. Unwrap; cut into 1/4-in. slices. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350 degrees F for 8-10 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 2, 2006 by WEKNG 
This recipe was delicious and so simple. The cookies came out so soft. I didn't know how it... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 29, 2007 by AshleyLuvsFood! 
These cookies just melt in your mouth! My husband and kids (and neighbor) absolutely loved... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 7, 2008 by hokietree 
If you like soft and creamy sugar cookies you'll love this recipe! I didn't roll the dough in... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 30, 2008 by Nina 
I made some changes but these were awesome! 1/2 cup more of flour, 1/4 more powdered sugar,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 1, 2008 by MicNic 
FABULOUS recipe! The dough was very soft & I was not able to slice it, so I flattened golf... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 13, 2007 by Carrie Hulec 
My first attempt at sugar cookies and this one was a winner! I had friends and family asking... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 25, 2008 by Allie D 
This recipe was great! I use it when ever my brother wants something sweet. It easy and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 27, 2007 by Sarah 
This recipe was excellent, and was gone within about three minutes after taking them out of... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 23, 2006 by STACYRAP 
Excellent! I didn't have time to make traditional cutouts for my daughter's class. I tried... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 27, 2007 by Caroline 
Wow! Very good recipe. These cookies were a huge hit in my office. They simply melt in your... MORE

 
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