Classic Sugar Cookies
Candy and flowers top the list, but here’s an easy, edible treat to win your Valentine’s heart.
Candy and flowers top the list, but here’s an easy, edible treat to win your Valentine’s heart.
Yield:
3 to 4 dozen cookies, depending on size.Ingredients
3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
2/3 cup sugar
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 tablespoon light corn syrup
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
egg paint (see below)
Instructions
In a medium bowl, mix together the flour and salt. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar. Stir in egg, corn syrup, and vanilla. Stir in flour mixture, one third at a time, until thoroughly incorporated. Pat dough into 2 flat disks, wrap in plastic, and chill for 1 to 2 hours, or until firm enough to roll out. Roll dough between 2 pieces of waxed paper to 1
