Tuesday, November 25, 2014

Sugar Cookies

Sugar Cookies are not my favorite cookie, but this recipe changed my mind about them. I kept going back to the kitchen to steal another bite! 
I'm a huge cookie fan and I love baking, hence the food blog! I love all the memories that come from making and decorating sugar cookies for the holidays and for special occasions. I love spending time with family and having fun. I love being creative and having food as my canvas. Here's an amazing recipe to try with your friends and families if you want to have a fun and yummy time!

Sugar Cookies


Cookies:
1 cup butter (softened)  $2.00
3/4 cup oil  $.36
1 1/4 cup sugar  $.31
3/4 cup powdered sugar  $.30
2 Tbsp. water
2 eggs  $.24
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. cream of tartar  $.01
1 tsp. salt
5 1/2 cups flour  $.44

Frosting:
1/2 cup butter, softened  $1.00
3/4 cup sour cream  $1.12
5 cups powdered sugar  $1.39
1/2 tsp. vanilla  $.08
food coloring

In a bowl, cream together the butter, oil, sugar, powdered sugar, and water. Then add eggs and mix. Add baking soda, cream of tartar, and salt. Mix again. Add flour and stir until combined. 
Shape dough into golf ball sized balls. Place dough on the cookie sheet. 
Dip the bottom of a drinking glass in sugar and then press the dough down until about 1/2" thick and the edges get the crinkle look. 
Bake for 8-10 minutes at 350°F. Bake until the bottoms are barely starting to get a little golden brown. Don't over bake. Cool cookies. 
For the frosting, cream butter, sour cream, sugar, and vanilla until well blended and smooth. Add a little milk if needed. Add food coloring until you get desired color. Spread over cookies. 

Total Estimated Cost: 
           cookies: $3.66     Total: $7.25
Servings: 24 cookies
Cost Per Serving:
           cookies: $.15   Total: $.30

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