Famous Sugar Cookies

Submitted by Neriah M.

"The perfect cookie to enjoy with either a warm cup of tea or a refreshing glass of milk. These cookies are extremely easy to make and are nice and crispy on the outside but chewy on the inside."

 

• Ready In: 25mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Yields: 127 Cals
• Serves: 30

ingredients

• 2 3⁄4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1 1⁄4 cups margarine
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 2 eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1⁄4 granulated sugar (to garnish)

directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. In a medium bowl, stir together the flour, baking soda, and salt; set aside.
3. In a large bowl, cream together the margarine and 2 cups of sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then add the vanilla. Gradually stir in the dry ingredients until just blended.
4. Collect the dough into walnut sized balls and roll them in the remaining 1/4 cups of sugar for garnishing. Place them on an ungreased baking sheet spaced 2 inches apart and flattened slightly.
5. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, until lightly browned at the edges. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before putting them on a wire rack to dry completely.
6. That's it! Now enjoy al the hard, loving work you put into making them!