The best sugar cookie recipe?
There’s nothing like a great sugar cookie recipe. Don’t buy the Pillsbury Dough roll, it can make a great cookie that will remind you of the days when Grandma made them.
Grandma used to sit by the fire and drink her tea and Grandpa used to sip his French Press coffee, back before it was all the rage. I loved seeing them sitting there enjoying the day. When we entered the house, there were smells coming from the kitchen that you couldn’t imagine. The sweet smell of warm sugar cookies invaded your senses. You knew today was going to be a pleasure.
It was a tradition we enjoyed every year. The kitchen was full of flour storms and the counters were sticky from Buttercream frosting. We had tin cookie cutters scattered all over the table. I liked the boot better, my sister liked the angel.
Grandma had a special way with those cookies and passed me the recipe. She was to teach my children how to make these wonderful Christmas treats. It wouldn’t be Christmas without this Yummy Cookies recipe.
I post it because I want you to enjoy the best sugar cookie recipe.
Grandma’s Favorite Sugar Cookie
1 cup of white sugar
1 cup powdered sugar
1 cup of butter
2 beaten eggs
1 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon vanilla
4 cups of flour
½ cup corn oil
Beat the sugars and butter together. Mix in the beaten eggs, vanilla, and corn oil. Add dry ingredients. Mix all ingredients well and chill overnight.
Bake at 375 F for 8-10 minutes…DO NOT OVERCOOK.
We used to do the funniest colors to decorate the cookies, most of them looked inedible. However, they tasted heavenly. We figured if we made them look gross enough, the adults would leave them alone. We were wrong. Everyone knew they were Grandma’s famous sugar cookies from the recipe book she inherited from her. This page was splashed with all sorts of colors. I have that book now. I love making these cookies with my kids.
Grandma’s Favorite Frosting (don’t forget the food coloring)
2 cups of powdered sugar
½ cup of melted butter
1 ½ tablespoons of milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
Cream sugar, butter and vanilla. Add a small amount of milk (1 to 2 tablespoons). Beat until fluffy. If the frosting is too sweet, add a little more milk.
Try it this season. Enjoy your family and prepare a wonderful tea or coffee and relax. Take the time to create memories with your family, neighbors or friends.