Sunday, May 8, 2011

Springtime Sugar Cookies

2 1/3 C flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp nutmeg
1/4 tsp salt
1 1/4 c sugar
1 C (2 sticks) butter, softened
1 egg
2 tsp vanilla extract
Colorful cookie glaze

Mix flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Beat sugar and butter in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy. Add egg and vanilla; mix well. Gradually beat in flour mixture on low speed until well mixed. Refrigerate 2 hours or overnight until firm.

Roll out dough on lightly floured surface to 1/8 - inch thickness. Cut into shapes with cookie cutters. Place on greased baking sheets.

Bake in preheated 375' oven 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on baking sheets 1 minute. Remove to wire racks; cool completely. Decorate cooled cookies with colorful cookie glaze. Place on wire rack to dry.

Makes 6 dozen

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