Sugar Cookies

Sugar cookies are such a classic dessert. Growing up, when someone mentioned sugar cookies, I always thought of the kind that you roll out and cut using cookie cutters. Since moving out of my parent’s house, I’ve realized that not all sugar cookies are rolled out. Some are just dropped onto a cookie sheet like chocolate chip cookies. Crazy what you learn when you start to grow up…

These sugar cookies are brought to you via Bizzy Bakes since it’s time again for The Secret Recipe Club. I’ve really enjoyed my time with the club, but work has gotten to a crazy level and I’m going to be taking a break from SRC for a few months. I’m sure I’ll be back since it’s been so much fun “meeting” new bloggers every month.

These cookies would be perfect for any occasion since you can use any color of sugar that you prefer. The lemon zest provides just a subtle hint of something so the flavor isn’t too flat. Be sure not to overbake these so they’re not hard and gross (mine baked for 8 minutes).

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Sugar Cookies

Everyone loves sugar cookies - these come together in minutes!

Yield: 2 dozen cookies

Ingredients:

2 eggs
3/4 cup sugar
2/3 cup vegetable oil
2 tsp vanilla
1 tsp grated lemon peel
2 cups flour
2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
colored sugar

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350F.

In a large bowl, beat the eggs, sugar, oil, vanilla and lemon peel until blended.

Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually beat into egg mixture.

Use a cookie scoop to drop batter onto greased baking sheets.

Flatten with a glass dipped in water. Sprinkle with colored sugar.

Bake for 8-10 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.

Cool for 1-2 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely.

Recipe from Bizzy Bakes

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5 Responses to “12 Days of Cookies – Snickerdoodles”

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    Joelen — December 18, 2008 at 3:34 pm

    How I wish I knew of this recipe a few weeks ago! I didn’t have cream of tartar on hand and didn’t want to risk making snickerdoodles without out so I used a sugar cookie recipe instead… blah! But now I know for next time this exists! Great job on your snickerdoodles. They look perfect!

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    Jen — December 18, 2008 at 10:23 pm

    Sorry to hear that. These were very good. I can’t believe I’ve never made them before…

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    Scott W. — December 18, 2008 at 11:20 pm

    How do you do it? Where do all the cookies go? Is Carlos put’n on his winter weight? I am impressed in all the cookies you’ve made. Looking forward to what you’ll do next.

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    Jen — December 19, 2008 at 1:04 pm

    Haha Scott. I have to admit I’m a little cookie-d out. I’m making the last batch today. Most have been going to work and we’ve been eating some. I also have 3 kinds in the freezer to take to CT with us when we’re there.

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    jodiebakz — December 21, 2008 at 12:30 am

    hiya.. thanks so much for sharing the recipe.. the only thing i did a bit different was melt the butter before mixing with the sugar.. these cookies taste soo yummy.. fluffy on the inside and crispy on the edges!! thanks again.. happy holidays!

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