Eat on Saturday
Post Preface:
I’m feeling rather nostalgic of late. Perhaps that has to do with some anticipated milestones coming my way. Whatever the reason, it’s given me cause to look back at some favourite past-time posts. For ‘Eat on Saturday,’ this choice might not be overly memorable for most, but I loved this post for the never-fail recipe and also the buttery flakiness of the cookie interior!
‘Holiday Baking Trilogy, Part 2: Old Favourite’
(originally published 20 Dec 2007)
Is the ’sugar cookie’ a victim of poor public relations?
It seems that in the quest for new and exciting Christmas cookies, I sometimes forget the faithful tried and true…
Contrary to its unfortunate name, a well-baked sugar cookie is never too sweet and a perfect companion to a cup of tea.
Light, fluffy, buttery….yum…..
Sugar Cookies
1-1/3 cups butter, softened
1-1/2 cups sugar
2 tablespoons PLUS 2 teaspoons milk
2 teaspoons vanilla
2 large eggs
4 cups flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
Cream butter, sugar, milk and vanilla in large bowl at medium speed until well blended. Beat in egg. Combine flour, baking powder and salt. Mix into creamed mixture. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Heat oven to 350ºF/180ºC. Roll portion of dough to about 1/4 – 1/8” thickness on floured surface. Cut into desired shapes. Place on ungreased baking sheet. Add sprinkles or coloured sugar. Bake 7-9 minutes. Do not overbake.
Variation: Add 2 teaspoons grated lemon or orange peel and 2 teaspoons lemon or orange extract.
Sugar cookies are a happy memory of my childhood. I’m going to have to make some this week.
11 Apr 2009 at 5:03 am
I agree – a good sugar cookie is never too sweet. They have a wonderful, light flavor. Your cookies remind me of those from my childhood.
11 Apr 2009 at 2:32 pm
What a great idea for Saturdays. Sugar cookies definitely don’t get the respect that they should. I may just have to bake some, even if it’s not Christmas.
11 Apr 2009 at 8:48 pm
Something tells me this might be my go-to recipe for sugar cookies (and the first batch of ‘em I’ll probably ever bake). Thanks!
11 Apr 2009 at 9:31 pm
they look very light and fluffy! yum! I did away with any fancy desserts this year and had fun with a good ole cupcake…of course it is filled with pineapple apricot and has a cream cheese coconut rum frosting! Life has been crazy this week…so easter is staying with a good easterish casserole. enjoy your holiday!
12 Apr 2009 at 12:28 am
I love sugar cookies! I think often simplest is best in the world of cookies. K x
12 Apr 2009 at 5:19 am
oh yum! they look delicious. i could use a few of these with a cup of tea right now!
13 Apr 2009 at 10:35 pm