Old Fashioned Sugar Cookies

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Old Fashioned Sugar Cookies

Recipe By : BAKERS' DOZEN (BETH SETRAKIAN) SHOW #BD1A07
Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories :
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1/2 cup butter
3/4 cup sugar
1 egg
1 tablespoon whipping cream
1 teaspoon pure extract (vanilla or lemon -- or combo)
1 1/4 cups unbleached allpurpose flour
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
Coarse sugar for decorating (colored or
plain)

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Cream butter and sugar. Add egg. Blend in
cream and extract. Combine dry ingredients, and add until well
blended. Shape into a flattened ball. Wrap in parchment and chill at
least 1/2 hour. Roll out onto lightly floured board until
approximately 1/4 inch thick. Cut into desired shapes. Sprinkle with
sugar, and place on parchment covered baking sheet about 2 inches
apart. Bake until golden brown.

Yield: 4 dozen Sugar Cookies


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