Baking Recipes

Granny's Sugar Cookies

1/2		cups sugar
1 1/2		cups butter, softened (no substitutes)
2		eggs
2		tablespoons vanilla extract
4		cups all-purpose flour
1		teaspoon salt
1		teaspoon baking soda
1		teaspoon cream of tartar

Frosting
1 1/2		cups powdered sugar
3		tablespoons butter, softened
1		tablespoon vanilla extract
		various food coloring
		colored sprinkles

1.	In a mixing bowl, cream together sugar and butter until fluffy.
2.	Add eggs and vanilla; beat well.
3.	Stir together dry ingredients; gradually add to creamed mixture until completely blended.
4.	Cover and chill for at least 30 minutes.
5.	On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to 1/4 inch thickness.
6.	Cut with various shaped cookie cutters dipped in flour.
7.	Transfer cookies to un-greased cookie sheet.
8.	Bake at 350 degrees for 10-12 minutes.
9.	Cool on wire racks.
10.	Frosting: mix together sugar, butter, vanilla, and milk until desired degree of spreading consistency is reached; add milk if you want thinner frosting.
11.	Add food coloring to obtain desired color.
12.	Spread frosting over cookies and decorate with sprinkles.