1 c Butter or margarine;
-softened
1 c Sugar
2 Eggs
2 tb Milk
1 ts Vanilla extract
2 1/2 c All-purpose flour
2 ts Baking powder
Decorator’s sugar; optional
In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating
well after each addition. Add milk and vanilla; beat until light and
fluffy. Combine flour and baking powder; gradually add to creamed mixture
and mix well. Chill at least 2 hours or overnight. On a lightly floured
surface, roll the dough to 1/4″ thickness. Cut with trefoil cookie cutter
or cutter of your choice. Place cookies on ungreased baking pans. Sprinkle
with sugar if desired. Bake at 350 degrees for 8-10 minutes until lightly
browned. Cool on wire racks.
Yields
48 servings