Average Jane's Sugar Cookies

I almost forgot that the Internets had my family sugar cookie recipe until I saw a link from it in my stats the other day. I entered it in a sugar cookie contest on Velcrometer in 2004 and actually won (although, now that I think about it, I never received my prize).

But anyway, it's a good, basic sugar cookie recipe and worth sharing at this time of year. In fact, I'll probably make some this weekend. If I do, I'll post a photo of my crazy drawer full of cookie cutters. My collection, augmented by a couple of eBay auction wins many years ago, is a bit beyond what most sane people would have.

Average Jane's Sugar Cookies

2 3/4 cups flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 cup creamed butter
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla extract

Cream butter and sugar together, then add eggs and vanilla, followed by the dry ingredients. Blend well and roll out on floured board. Cut with cookie cutters. Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 8 to 10 minutes.

Comments

[Kennon]

Oh yeah, I'm definitely trying this one this weekend.
Thanks for sharing!

[dee]

I was going to make some sugar cookies from a mix this weekend. Maybe I'll try yours instead. They sound yummy!

[Laurie Ruettimann]

These sound like my snickerdoodles. I add cream of tartar and roll them in a sugar/cinnamon/nutmeg mix.

[Valerie]

Clicked on this just in time for Christmas baking.