Tastes like the original sugar cookie sold by Girl Scouts in 1935. Taste a bit of history!!
Original recipe makes 4 dozen
Ingredients
1 cup butter, softened
1 cup white sugar
2 eggs
2 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
Directions
- 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.
- In a separate bowl, 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 inch thickness. Cut with trefoil cookie cutter available at Girl Scout stores, or use small cutter of your choice. Place cookies on ungreased baking sheets.
- Place cookies on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on wire racks.
Nutrition
Calories: 155 kcal
Carbohydrates: 18.5 g
Cholesterol: 38 mg
Fat: 8.2 g
Fiber: 0.4 g
Protein: 2 g
Sodium: 102 mg