Blue Ribbon Sugar Cookies

"Most sugar cookie recipes are tricky in that they have a tendency to be dry and tasteless if not done just right. These always come out good, and are perfect for decorating for any holiday. I make them for everything. Good way to try out all your cutters!!"
 
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Ready In:
2hrs
Ingredients:
8
Yields:
2 dozen or so, depending on size of cutters.
Serves:
24

ingredients

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directions

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Mix margarine and sugar and beat till fluffy. Add egg and extracts. Mix in soda and cream of tartar, and then add flour. Wrap in a disc and chill for at least an hour, but no more than 24 or it will dry out.
  • Roll to 1/4" thickness and cut with desired cookie cutters. Leave room between cookies on baking sheet ( I use parchment) because they do spread. Bake 8 minutes till set, but not browned.
  • Frost with cream cheese frosting, or any other flavor if you like, and decorate with sugars or decors.
  • Note: Since every oven varies, it may be a good idea to bake a few at first to determine how long a batch will take in your oven. Underbaking will cause cookies to break, and overbaking will make them crispy.

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Reviews

  1. This is the same recipe I have used for more than 45 years. I found it in a Betty Crocker Cookie book back in 1963, I think. It is so tender and flavorful. The confectioners sugar makes the difference.
     
  2. Won First prize(Blue Ribbon) with this recipe in the county fair.Wonderful recipe, thanks for the recipe and the ribbon!
     
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<p><span style="color: #993366;">I credit my mother and aunt for my love of cooking--Mom for her creativity and my aunt for putting the apron on me and letting me go. I enjoy baking most of all and when I get time, that's what I do for fun. There's never a shortage of takers! During the holidays I am a maniac for baking cookies and every year around late October, I start prowling for new creative, different ideas.</span></p>
 
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