Sugar Cookies
24 servings20 min prep10 min cookEasy
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The Tale of Sugar Cookies
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Sugar cookies trace to German and Scottish settlers in Pennsylvania in the 1700s, particularly the Nazareth sugar cookie tradition among Moravian communities. Simple, buttery, and easy to cut into shapes, they became an American holiday and celebration staple, especially for decorating.
Ingredients
Scale:· 24 servings
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Extra sugar for rolling
Instructions
- 1Preheat the oven to 375°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- 2Whisk together the flour, baking soda, and baking powder in a bowl.
- 3Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
- 4Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until smooth.
- 5Mix in the dry ingredients until a soft dough forms.
- 6Roll the dough into balls, coat lightly in sugar, and place on the prepared sheets, flattening slightly.
- 7Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, until the edges are just set and the tops look pale gold.
- 8Cool on the sheet for a few minutes before moving to a wire rack.
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