Versatile Sugar Cookies

Here are some pictures of different-looking sugar cookies that I have made. I used the basic sugar cookie recipe and then altered it to create a unique cookie. Some cookies appear hard to make, but are really quite simple. Here is the sugar cookie recipe I use.


Old Fashioned Sugar Cookies
2 c. flour
½ tsp baking powder
½ tsp salt
½ tsp baking soda
½ c. sugar
Cut In:
½ c. butter
Blend in:
1 egg
2tbsp milk
1 tsp vanilla extract

Directions:
1. Combine above ingredients going down the list. Cut in butter, and then mix in the remaining ingredients.
2. Roll out flat onto a floured surface, to desired thickness then cut with cookie cutter (any shape you want).
3. Bake at 400 degrees for 6-8 min.

The above is called a Thumbprint Jam Cookie. Instead of rolling the dough out flat on the counter, you roll the dough into small balls. Then you take your thumb and make a small indentation in the cookie. Fill this indentation with your favorite jam or jelly and bake for 5-7 min (depending on the size of your cookie).

This cookie is a two-tones pink valentines day sugar cookie. I took half of the finished dough and dyed it pink. You then take both colors and roll them together, creating a unique mix of pink and white. Frost these cookies with your favorite frosting and cover with heart sprinkles!

I made this cookie for Christmas this year. It's called a Cinnamon Roll Cookie (yes, I came up with the name). Divide the prepared sugar cookie dough in half. Take one of the halves and add:
1/2 c brown sugar, well packed
2-3 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 c. finely chopped walnuts (*optional*)

1. Then you roll both doughs out on a floured surface, separately. Once you have them both rolled out, cover them with plastic wrap, and place them in the refrigerator to cool for 30 min.
2. Remove the dough and place them on top of each other, press them together firmly and then roll them together. Make the roll as tight as you can. If the ends are not sticking together you can get your fingers wet and slide them along the edge of the dough.
3. You may want to cut the sugar cookie log in half and then cover both logs with plastic wrap and store in the freezer for 1 hour.
4. Once they are frozen remove them from the oven and immediately cut them into thin slices.
Bake at 350 degrees for 10-12 min.

For the icing I just mixed together 2 tbs milk, 1 tsp of vanilla and 1 cup powdered sugar.


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