Families have special cookie recipes. Some recipes are discovered through experimenting, some handed down from generation-to-generation; and some graciously shared by friends. Thank you GFM for sharing this recipe with me.
The recipe is great for making cut-out cookies of all shapes and sizes. It can be decorated with colorful sprinkles, royal icing or served plain. You will love this cookie dough recipe. It is hassle free, simple, does not require chilling, and of course delicious! Anyone can prepare it. Ideal for cookie decorating parties for children.
Steps To Follow
Step 1
Heat oven to 175oC (350oF).
Step 2
Cream sugar and butter. If using castor sugar about 5 minutes and 10-15 minutes if granulated sugar. Add eggs and vanilla and beat for 2 minutes.
Step 03
Mix dry ingredients together and add to wet ingredients in 3 portions. Mix for about 1 minute before adding each portion. Do not chill.
Step 4
Divide dough into 2, place on wax paper or floured surface, mold, roll and cut into desired shapes. Make sure to dip cutter into flour after each use to avoid sticking.
Step 5
Place on baking tray and bake for 9-12 minutes or until slightly brown.
Step 6
Remove from oven and allow to cool very well before icing.
*** The process above is how I prepare my dough. You might decide to tweak it. Some people prefer to mix the wet and dry ingredients together from the start.
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Ingredients
- 227g (1cup) unsalted butter room temperature
- 201g (1cup) granulated (or castor) sugar
- 375g (3 cups) all-purpose flour sifted
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/3 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla or orange extract
- 1 large egg
