Sugar Cookies VII

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened
• 1 1/2 cups white sugar
• 2 eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup white sugar, for rolling

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
2. In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt. In a large bowl, cream together butter and 1 1/2 cups sugar until smooth. Beat in eggs, one at a time, then stir in the vanilla. Gradually blend in the dry ingredients.
3. Roll dough into walnut sized balls, and roll the balls in remaining 1/2 cup of sugar. Place cookies 2 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheets.
4. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in preheated oven. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Interesting Facts

• Sugar cookies are believed to have originated in the 18th century.
• The name “sugar cookie” comes from the large amount of sugar used in the recipe.
• Sugar cookies can be decorated in many different ways such as with icing, sprinkles, sugar pearls, and more.