SMOOTH SAILING SUGAR COOKIES

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With a fresh breeze, my longtime-favorite sugar cookie recipe got under way on a new track. I cut out sailboats and frisky fish, frosting them brightly for the nautical gathering. My guests ate their limit! -Martha Conaway, Pataskala, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield about 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup sugar
1 egg
2 tablespoons milk
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
FROSTING:
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla or almond extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 to 2 tablespoons milk
Food coloring, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until smooth. Beat in the egg, milk and vanilla. Combine flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or until easy to handle. , On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough to 1/8-in. thickness. Cut with cookie cutters of your choice. Place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Bake at 375° for 5-8 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool. , In a small bowl, combine the confectioners' sugar, extract, salt and enough milk to achieve spreading consistency. Add food coloring if desired. Frost cookies; decorate as desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 172 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 30mg cholesterol, Sodium 172mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

Javain Thomas
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Overall, I really enjoyed these cookies and would definitely make them again.


Alyssa Elliott
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I had some trouble getting the cookies to bake evenly, but they still tasted good.


Willie Marshall
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These cookies are a little too dry for my taste, but they're still good.


Shakinul Islam
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These cookies are so easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can make them ahead of time and freeze them.


CJ Chabot
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I've made these cookies several times now and they always turn out perfect. They're a great go-to recipe for any occasion.


Emma Wrigley
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These cookies are amazing! They're so soft and fluffy, and the frosting is to die for.


Baddie Bie
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I had some trouble getting the cookies to spread out evenly, but they still tasted good.


That Spongy
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These cookies are a little too sweet for my taste, but they're still good.


Mazhar Mehmood
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I followed the recipe exactly and the cookies turned out perfectly. They're so delicious and I can't wait to make them again.


Md. Omur Faruk
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These cookies are the best! I love the way they melt in my mouth.


Hashim muhammed
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I've been making these cookies for years and they're always a favorite. They're soft and chewy, with the perfect amount of sweetness.


Connor Dwyer
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These cookies were a hit at my holiday party! They were so easy to make and everyone loved them.