Sugar Cookies

I have two more recipes for today, the first is a basic sugar cookie and the second is a variation of it.

Sugar Cookie

Ingredients

3 1/2 cups of unbleached flour
2 sticks of unsalted butter at room temp plus an additional 2 table spoons
1 1/4 cups raw sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon real vanilla extract
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon orange extract
1/4 teaspoon of salt

Directions

In a large bowl whisk together the dry ingredients.
In the stand mixer cream together the butter and the sugar i=until light and fluffy.
Now add the eggs and the extracts and mix until smooth. Lower the speed on the mixer and slowly add the flour mixture to the butter. Remove from bowl for into a ball, wrap in plastic wrap and chill for at least 4 hours or over night.

Preheat oven to 375 degrees

On a floured work surface divide ball into quarters, working with one quarter at a time roll out to about 1/8 to a 1/4 inch thick. Using the cookie cutter of choice, i use stars and moons for these. Cut out the cookies and place on a parchment lined cookie sheet about 2 inches apart. Repeat with the other quarters until done. Sprinkle cookies with decorative sugars and bake for about 6 to 8 minutes or until edges are light;y brown. Transfer parchment with the cookies on it to a cooling rack.

Enjoy Cooking