Ex Mil'S Best Sugar Cookies

1. 1

   Cream butter and sugar in stand mixer. (Can also make a hand mixer work if necessary.)

2. 2

   Mix in egg.

3. 3

   With mixer going, add remaining ingredients--be sure to add flour slowly.

4. 4

   Cover dough and chill for several hours or overnight.

5. 5

   Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees F (325 F if using a dark cookie sheet).

6. 6

   Flour work surface and roll out dough. Go easy on the flour or cookies will be tough. Remove only as much dough as you can roll out at a time; leave the rest in the fridge.

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   Cut into shapes, place on cookie sheet.

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   Bake for 7 to 10 minutes. Cookies should be barely golden at the edge when ready.

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   Let cool completely, then decorate. A simple confectioners icing is best (powdered sugar and a little hot water).

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.