How-to make sugar cookies

  By:Emily

Ingredients2 1/4 cup of all purpose flour1/4 teaspoon of salt 3/4 cup of sugar 12 tablespoons [1 1/2 stick] of unsalted butter [cut into small pieces]1 egg 1 tablespoon of grated lemon zest1 teaspoon of vanilla

 

Are you looking for a perfect cookie recipe that is a fun and delicious treat? Well my cookie recipe is the best and you will use it for many, many years!

step 1First take your salt  and flour

and whisk them together until they are combined.

step 2 Next in a mixing bowl  or food processor blend the sugar until they are small grains. Then mix in the butter and blend until creamy, while slowly adding lemon zest, egg, and  vanilla.

step 3Now add your flour and salt to your mixture, you will want gather your ingredients into a clump.

step 4Scrape your dough out of the bowl as a ball and place in saran wrap.

step 5Now you will need to place your dough in the refrigerator and chill for 2 to 3 hours.

step 6Next, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

step 7 Then, lightly spray your cookie sheet with a non-stick cooking oil.

step 8

Now take your dough and roll it out with  a rolling pin on a floured surface make sure to use lots of flour to keep your dough from sticking to your surface.

step 9Now that your dough is ready you can choose some fun cookie cutters! Using the cookie cutters gently press them into the dough, when taking the shape out it is easiest to use a spatula.

step 10Finally, pop your cookies in the oven for 12-15 minutes you'll know when they are done when they are slightly golden brown.

step 11Lastly, you can decorate your cookies however you would like!

 

I hope that while you made your cookies you made many wonderful memories with your family and  ended up with a delicious treat!