Not that I really need to munch on a lot of cookies–it always makes me feel that I need to spend a lot more time at the gym to work them off–but it's one of those traditions I grew up with and want to continue for my kids.
Yesterday, finally, the kids got to roll out the sugar cookie dough with their cousins and baked quite a few cookies. This event only happened, however, because my sister-in-law already came with the prepared dough. I'm such a loser! But so grateful to Kris for making it happen. Thank you, thank you, thank you!
The tradition lives on. There's a great recipe for the buttery dough that makes great cut-out cookies in the Joy of Cooking, called Rich Rolled Sugar Cookies, page 827 in the edition published in 1997.
According to the Joy of Cooking these cookies bake at 350 degrees for 6-9 minutes. In my oven they took 15 minutes at 350 degrees. So check for the way the cookies are browning in your oven. Here's the recipe:
Rich Rolled Sugar Cookies
Beat on medium speed until very fluffy and well blended:
2 sticks unsalted butter, softened
2/3 cup sugar
Add and beat until well combined:
1 large egg
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
Stir in until well blended and smooth:
2 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
There you go. Roll them, cut them out, bake them and enjoy!
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