The Twelve Days of Christmas at our House

Day 8…Sugar Cookie cut-outs

My Kids all love sugar cookies…I'm positive, all kids love sugar cookies. These are cute little mitten cut-outs, sprinkled with jewel sprinkle sugar.  So Yummy!

Ingredients:

• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup butter
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1 cup vegetable oil (NOT olive oil!)
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
• 4 1/8 cups flour

Directions:

1. 1

   Cream sugar, butter, powdered sugar, and oil.

2. 2

   Then cream in eggs and vanilla.

3. 3

   In a separate bowl mix baking soda, cream of tartar, and flour.

4. 4

   Start adding dry ingredients to creamed ingredients less than 1 cup at a time.

5. 5

   Chill in refrigerator at least 2 hours.

6. 6

   Roll out to 1/4 inch thickness and cut out with your favourite shapes.

7. 7

   Place on a parchment lined cookie sheet.

8. 8

   Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are browned.

9. 9

   Decorate as desired