Sugar Cookies

I am sure most people have a favored sugar cookie recipe but in case you do not – here is our families recipe.

Rolled Sugar Cookies

Cream together until light and fluffy:
1 c butter (Butter makes richer cookies but margarine works well.)
2/3 c sugar

Add and beat:
1 egg
1 tsp vanilla (almond or lemon favoring may also be substituted)

Combine and add:
2 1/2 c all purpose flour
1/2 tsp salt

Chill the dough for 3 – 4 hours before rolling it out. We usually refrigerate it overnight.
Preheat oven to 350F.
Flour area to be used for rolling out the cookies. Use as little flour as possible to prevent dry cookies. Place dough on floured area and roll to 1/4 inch thickness. Again, use flour to prevent sticking during rolling, but as little as possible. Cut into desired shapes. Decorate with colored sugar or as desired.
Place cookies on greased cookie sheet and bake at 350F for 10 -12 minutes or until firm.