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Simple Sugar Cookies

SUBMITTED BY: Maxine Guin PHOTO BY: Samantha

"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."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 44 stars. This recipe average a 4.5 star rating.
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PREP TIME  15 Min
COOK TIME  10 Min
READY IN  25 Min

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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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REVIEWS

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 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 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 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 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 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 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 Oct. 27, 2007 by Caroline
Wow! Very good recipe. These cookies were a huge hit in my office. They simply melt in your... 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 Aug. 27, 2007 by Sarah
This recipe was excellent, and was gone within about three minutes after taking them out of... MORE

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