Baker's Secret Sugar Cookie Heartscookies, holiday 1 cup butter; unsalted 1 cup sugar 2 eggs 1 tablespoon vanilla 3 cup flour 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon baking soda ----ICING---- 1 cup confectioners' sugar; sifted 2 tablespoon milk 1 multicolored nonpareils 1. Beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Blend in the eggs and vanilla; mix well. Stir together the flour, salt and baking soda; mix into the sugar mixture until well blended. Chill for 2 hours. 2. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. 3. Divide the dough into quarters. Roll out one quarter on a lightly floured surface to 1/8-inch thickness. Cut into heart shapes with a 2-inch cutter; place on an ungreased cookie sheet. 4. Bake for 5 to 8 minutes or until the cookies are barely browned at the edges. Cool on a wire rack. ** Icing ** 5. Mix together the confectioners' sugar and milk until smooth. Spread on the cookies; sprinkle with the nonpareils. Source: from the back of the packaging on the new cookie sheets bought in preparation for the holidays. |
