Sugar Cookies

[Kitchen Witch]

Sugar Cookies


Ingredients:
1 c butter, softened
1/2 c powdered sugar
1/2 c sugar, plus extra for dipping
1 egg
1/2 tsp vanilla
2 1/4 c all purpose flour
1/2 tsp cream of tartar
1/2 tsp baking soda



Instructions:
Heat oven to 375 F. Combine butter, powdered sugar and sugar in large mixing bowl. Beat at medium speed scraping bowl often, until creamy (1 to 2 minutes). Add egg & vanilla, continue beating until well mixed (1 to 2 minutes). Reduce speed to low, add flour, cream of tartar and baking soda. Beat until dough forms a ball (1 to 2 minutes).

Shape dough into 1 inch balls. Place 2 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheets. Flatten to about 2 inches with bottom of glass dipped in sugar. Sprinkle with decorator sugars if desired. Bake for 7 to 9 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Let stand 1 minute, remove from cookie sheets. Cool completely.


Nutrition Facts:
Amount Per Serving:
calories 60 calories from fat 30
sodium 45 mg, sugars 3 g,

Quantity:
Serves 72