Grandma’s Sugar Cookies-a Christmas Tradition.
This recipe is a special one. It’s just a simple sugar cookie, made with lots of love. What makes it special is it come’s from a book Grandma’s Christmas Cookies: A Cookie Cutter Storybook
We’ve had our copy for 11 years now. It was given to my son in 4K by his teacher. Best gift ever from a teacher. My son was reading already. That first year we sat together, he read me the story and then we made cookies together. Every time I see this cookbook, tucked away in the back, up above the stove, I’m reminded of that first time. Of a sweet little boy (who’s now bigger than me) sitting on the sofa, in front of the Christmas tree, reading the story to me.
Now I’m the Grandma and I can’t wait to read it this year and make these cookies with my grandbabies.
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Grandma’s Sugar Cookies
from Grandma’s Christmas Cookies
Grandma’s Sugar Cookies
Ingredients
- 2 cups flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup butter (softened)
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (almond is good too)
- 1 tablespoon milk
- sprinkles
Instructions
- Sift together, flour, baking powder and salt, set aside. Cream butter and sugar together. Add in egg, vanilla and milk. Slowly add in flour mixture, make sure well combined. Wrap dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2-3 hours. (can also be frozen) Roll dough out on floured surface to 1/8 inch thickness (mine are always closer to 1/4 inch) Use cookie cutters to cut into shapes. Place on parchment lined baking sheet, add sprinkles. Bake in a preheated 375 degree oven for 7-8 minutes, just until edges start to turn golden. Let cool on cookie sheet for 5 minutes before removing to racks to cool completely.
Notes
recipe source ChocolateChocolateandmore.com
Be sure to place at least 4-5 cookies out for Santa with a glass of ice cold milk or eggnog.
The Café Sucré Farine says
December 14, 2012 at 2:14 pmLove a good sugar cookie! Yours look so fun and pretty!
Pachecopatty says
December 14, 2012 at 3:30 pmLoved every cookie my grandma ever made and I hope my grandchildren have the same memories of my baking! Now about that book….Want it, love the cover picture;-) Thanks for sharing the sugar cookie recipe, a good sugar cookie recipe is a must have for any baker!
Erin | The Law Student's Wife says
December 14, 2012 at 3:40 pmWhat a holiday classic! My Christmas wouldn’t be complete without cutout sugar cookies, and these look beautiful. Thanks for being a part of the exchange too!
Erin @ Dinners, Dishes, and Desserts says
December 14, 2012 at 4:47 pmHow funny – my bars are made from a different cookbook by the same name!
Your cookies look fabulous!
Ashley - Baker by Nature says
December 15, 2012 at 3:49 amWhat a beautiful post! I LOVE sugar cookies, especially at Christmas.
Jessica @ Portuguese Girl Cooks says
December 15, 2012 at 4:26 amWhat a nice story, Joan! These cookies look great! Glad we could take part in the swap together!
Laura (Tutti Dolci) says
December 15, 2012 at 5:55 amPretty sugar cookies, Joan!
Lisa {Authentic Suburban Gourmet } says
December 15, 2012 at 5:06 pmWhat pretty cookies! Nothing better in my book than a tasty sugar cookie. Perfect for the holidays!!!
Magic of Spice says
December 16, 2012 at 9:51 pmThey look so pretty!
Anita at Hungry Couple says
December 17, 2012 at 3:09 amA simple sugar cookie with a cup of tea can be delicious. But the fact that it has a history makes it all the more special. After all, a lot of our food likes begin with childhood memories. 🙂
www.you-made-that.com says
December 17, 2012 at 6:54 amSugar cookies are the best and can really be addicting too. These look like a yummy recipe. My son keeps asking when we are going to make some sugar cookies to decorate..it’s on the list for sure.
Chandra@The Plaid and Paisley Kitchen says
December 18, 2012 at 4:44 pmI know how little boys can over night all over a sudden be taller than you and you think how did this happen? This is such a sweet post! Thank you for sharing at Show Me Your Plaid Monday’s!
Ashley @ Kitchen Meets Girl says
December 19, 2012 at 10:39 pmWhat a lovely story and post. Thank you so much for sharing it, and these cookies. You can’t beat a good sugar cookie recipe this time of year!
Helen Bennett says
December 24, 2012 at 8:34 pmThese cookies came out so delicious! I am so pleased with the texture! I hate cookies that are all crunch. These have a nice crunch onside and a soft cookie inside. It’s great! Definitely keeping this in my book of recipes!
Joan Hayes says
December 30, 2012 at 4:39 pmSo glad you enjoyed them, hope you had a Merry Christmas. Happy New Year!
Christal says
November 11, 2013 at 3:47 pmI loved my great grandma’s sugar cookies! I don’t have her recipe and I look forward to trying this recipe! Thanks for sharing!
Katie Drew says
November 24, 2013 at 8:31 amCan you frost these ones once cooled and then freeze. I love frozen sugar cookies
Joan Hayes says
November 24, 2013 at 10:19 amThese cookies freeze well but if you are frosting them, I’d freeze them plain and then frost them when you are ready to eat them. Not all frostings freeze well.
Jen says
November 26, 2013 at 6:18 pmThese look great! I can’t to try them with my girls. I found the book on Amazon for only $0.76! It’s used, but cheap! I’m waiting for it to come in the mail :0)
Jessyca says
December 16, 2013 at 11:09 amDo these cookies hold their shape without spreading too much?
Joan Hayes says
December 17, 2013 at 12:02 pmYes, these cookies spread very little and hold their shape perfectly.
Jessyca says
December 17, 2013 at 5:46 pmThanks! I thought it looked like they did from the pic!