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Sugar Cookies




Source of Recipe


TasteoftheSouth






List of Ingredients



• 1 cup butter, softened
  
• 1 cup sugar
  
• 1 large egg
  
• 2 tablespoons orange juice
  
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
  
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
  
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
  






Instructions



1. In a large bowl, combine butter and sugar. Beat at medium speed with an electric mixer until fluffy. Add egg and orange juice, beating well.
   
2. In another bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add to butter mixture, beating at low speed until blended.
   
3. Cover, and chill dough for 1 hour.
   
4. For pinwheel cookies:
   Divide chilled dough in half. On a lightly floured surface, roll each portion into an 18-x-12-inch rectangle. Sprinkle colored sugar evenly over dough, pressing down gently with hands.
   
5. Roll-up dough jellyroll fashion, beginning at a long side. Wrap in waxed paper and chill for 1 hour.
   
6. Preheat oven to 350°.
   
7. Cut roll into 1/4-inch thick slices. Place on lightly greased baking sheets.
   
8. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes.
   
9. For cut-out cookies:
   Preheat oven to 350°.
   
   
10. Divide chilled dough in half. On a lightly floured surface, roll each portion to 1/8-inch thickness. Cut out shapes with cookie cutters. Place on lightly greased baking sheets. Sprinkle with colored sugar, if desired.
    
11. Bake for 8 minutes. Transfer to wire racks to cool.
    






Final Comments


Yield: 3 to 4 dozen