Classic Sugar Cookies
By Yankee Magazine|Mar 24 2003|
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
Notes
Egg Paint: In a small cup, stir together 1 egg yolk and a small amount of liquid or paste food coloring to obtain desired color. Use a paintbrush to decorate cookies before baking.
