Sugar Cookies

Full Recipe:

• 2 sticks of butter, softened
• 1.5 cups confectioner’s sugar (I buy Trader Joe’s brand!)
• 1 egg
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 2.5 cups flour
• 1 tsp cream of tartar
• 1 tsp baking soda

1. Cream butter, confectioner’s sugar, egg, and vanilla.
2. Blend in dry ingredients
3. Chill dough (usually overnight, but a few hours is fine)
4. Roll out on a floured surface, cut into shapes
5. Bake at 400 degrees for 4-5 minutes. Watch them carefully to get a feel for the baking time, it will vary depending on how thick you rolled them out.

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Half Recipe (eggless for dough licking)

• 1 sticks of butter, softened
• 3/4 cup confectioner’s sugar
• 2 Tbsp apple sauce
• 1/2 tsp vanilla
• 1.25 cups flour
• 1/2 tsp cream of tartar
• 1/2 tsp baking soda

1. Cream butter, confectioner’s sugar, apple sauce, and vanilla.
2. Blend in dry ingredients
3. Chill dough (usually overnight, but a few hours is fine)
4. Roll out on a floured surface, cut into shapes
5. Bake at 400 degrees for 4-5 minutes. Watch them carefully to get a feel for the baking time, it will vary depending on how thick you rolled them out.

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To decorate:
A royal icing recipe using meringue powder.