Laurel used her mother’s antique cookie cutters, she had prepared at least six dozen cookies, all we had to do was spread the icing and decorate with sparkles, gold beads. This was a fun way to be creative and bring back some of the family traditions we often forget about during the Christmas season. Of course, we exchanged gifts, toasted great wines, and had tasty trays.
Buttery sugar cookies are shaped then flattened with the bottom of a sugar-dipped glass.Buttery Sugar Cookies
Ingredients: •1 cup butter •2 cups granulated sugar •2 eggs, well beaten •2 tablespoons milk •1 teaspoon vanilla extract •3 cups flour •2 teaspoons baking powder •1/2 teaspoon salt •granulated sugar
Preparation: Cream butter; beat in sugar gradually. Add eggs, milk, and vanilla extract; stir to blend. Combine and sift flour, baking powder, and salt; add gradually to creamed mixture, mixing thoroughly. Cover and refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight. Shape dough into 3/4-inch balls. Place 2" apart on greased baking sheet. Flatten with bottom of glass that's been greased and dipped in granulated sugar. Bake at 375° for 8-10 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Remove to racks immediately to cool.
Makes about 3 dozen Christmas cookies.
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| Claire, an Urban Xplorer hosted Sunday Dinner December 12, 2010 |
