Easy Sugar Cookies Recipe

Summary

Difficulty LevelEasyHealth IndexAverage
CuisineCourse
MethodMain Ingredient

Ingredients

 All purpose flour2 Cup (32 tbs)
 Baking powder3⁄4 Teaspoon
 Salt1⁄2 Teaspoon
 Butter1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs)
 Sugar1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs)
 Egg1
 Vanilla1 Teaspoon
 Almond extract1⁄2 Teaspoon
 Egg white1

Nutrition Facts

Serving size: Complete recipe

Calories 2308 Calories from Fat 867

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 99 g151.8%

Saturated Fat 59.7 g298.6%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 453.4 mg151.1%

Sodium 1724.1 mg71.8%

Total Carbohydrates 295 g98.4%

Dietary Fiber 6.8 g27%

Sugars 103.5 g

Protein 57 g113.2%

Vitamin A 61.1% Vitamin C

Calcium 38.7% Iron 72.4%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

Sift flour, measure, and resift 3 times with baking powder and salt.
Cream butter well, blend in sugar, and add egg, beating vigorously until smooth and fluffy.
Stir in flavorings; then add flour and mix until smooth.
Chill dough; form balls 1/2 the size of walnuts, place on greased baking sheet, press flat with tines of fork.
(A flat bottomed glass covered with clean cheesecloth which has been wrung out of cold water may be used to flatten cookies.) Brush cookies with slightly beaten egg white and sprinkle with granulated sugar, crushed rock candy, or chopped nuts.
Bake in a moderately hot oven (400 °F.)10 minutes, or until delicately browned.
48 medium cookies.
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