I must admit, since moving to Colorado and the lack of snow where I am, has me a little behind in the Christmas spirit. But I thought that maybe making some Christmas cookies today would get me headed in the right direction!
Does anyone have a "have to have" cookie at this time of year? Share a recipe?
Here is one my friend back in NY gave me for
soft cutout cookies to decorate:
SOFT CUT-OUT COOKIE RECIPE
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Cream together:
1 C. sugar
1 C. butter
3 beaten eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
Mix in separate bowl:
3 C. flour
1 Tbsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
Add dry ingredients to wet mixture gradually. Avoid over mixing.
Roll out and add flour as needed to make 1/4" cutouts.
Bake 8-10 mins. (Decorate with your favorite icing/decorations when cool).
EASY ICING:
1 Box confect. sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
1 C. butter
*Milk as needed for desired consistency.