Blue Ribbon Sugar Cookies

Makes 6 dozen cookies
Prep Time: 45 min
Baking Time: 7 min

Ingredients:

• 1 - cup butter, softened
• 1/2 - cup powdered sugar
• 1/2 - cup sugar
• 1 - egg
• 1/2 - teaspoon vanilla
• 2 1/4 - cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 - teaspoon cream of tartar
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• Sugar
• Decorator sugars, if desired

Directions:

Preheat oven to 375°F.

1. In a large bowl, combine butter, powdered sugar and 1/2 cup sugar.
2. Beat at medium speed, scraping bowl often, until creamy.
3. Add egg and vanilla. Continue beating until well mixed.
4. Reduce speed to low. Add flour, cream of tartar and baking soda.
5. Beat until dough forms a ball.
6. Shape dough into 1-inch balls. Place 2 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheets.
7. Flatten to about 1 1/2 inches with bottom of glass dipped in sugar; sprinkle with decorator sugars, if desired.
8. Bake for 7 to 9 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.
9. Let stand 1 minute on cookie sheet; remove to cooling rack.

Alan's Kitchen Tip: If cookies spread too much, chill dough about 1 hour.

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