Sugar Cookies
These are the perfect texture and taste light, crisp, subtle butter flavor and not too sweet.
Author: Healthy Gluten-Free Family
Recipe type: Bakery, Cookies, Dessert, Holidays
Cuisine: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter (I use 1 stick salted, 1 stick unsalted)
- 1½ cup sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla
- 2 tbsp milk
- 2 eggs, slightly beaten
- 3 cups flour, then 1½ c more flour (I use GF Jules)
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
Instructions
- Cream the butter until light and fluffy.
- Add the sugar and mix very well with the butter.
- Add the vanilla and milk, the 2 eggs and blend well.
- Sift together the 3 cups of flour, baking powder and salt and then add to the above mixture, beating well after each addition. (Rather than sifting, I just place in a bowl and mix with a pastry cutter)
- Add 1½ cup more sifted flour or less as needed. The idea is that it should be stiff enough to roll.
- Chill (at least 1 hour - I usually make the day before and then take it out to almost room temp so that it is easy to roll) and roll and cut out, sprinkle with colored sugar.
- Bake at 375 degrees for 8-10 minutes on ungreased tin.
Note: Recipe can be cut in half.
