Cookie Creations Sugar Cookies

This recipe makes a lot of cookies, about 8 dozen 3 inch cookies. They are not soft and not crispy. They freeze well. Make a batch ahead of time, freeze them and then thaw them out before decorating.

Ingredients

Cookies

• 6 cups all-purpose flour
• 3 teaspoons baking powder
• 2 cups butter
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 2 eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon salt

Cookie Creations' Royal Icing

• 3 tablespoons meringue powder
• 1/2 cup warm water
• 1 (16 ounce) package powdered sugar, sifted (4 1/2 cups)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar

Instructions

Cookies

1. Cream butter and sugar. Add eggs and vanilla extract.
2. Mix dry ingredients and add to butter mixture. Mix well. Chill for 1 to 2 hours.
3. Roll to 1/4-inch thickness and cut into desired shapes. Bake at 350 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes.

Cookie Creations' Royal Icing

1. Combine meringue powder, water, powdered sugar, vanilla and cream of tartar in a medium mixing bowl. Beat with an electric mixer on low speed until combined; beat on high speed for 7 to 10 minutes or until mixture is very stiff.
2. When not using icing, keep it covered with clear plastic wrap to prevent it from drying out.

Attribution

Posted by kdipaolo at Recipe Goldmine - June 4, 2001.