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Drop Sugar Cookies
 
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 50 Minutes
Ready In: 65 Minutes
Servings: 6
This recipe was printed in my local paper, The Virginian-Pilot on September 30, 2009. This cookie won 1st Place in the sugar cookie category at the 2009 Virginia State Fair. It was submitted by Danhof VanDyke of Eastville, Virginia. ***Adapted from “All Time Baking Soda Favorites”
Ingredients:
2 1/2 cups flour
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup butter
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 egg
2 tablespoons milk
extra sugar, for flattening cookies
Directions:
1. Pre-heat oven to 350.
2. Sift together flour, salt and baking soda.
3. Using an electric mixer, cream butter and sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy.
4. Beat in vanilla and egg.
5. Add flour mixture and beat until smooth.
6. Blend in milk.
7. Drop by teaspoon about 3 inches apart onto greased baking sheets.
8. Flatten with bottom of glass that has been dipped in sugar (I do this twice).
9. Bake in 350-degree oven about 8 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Cool on rack.
By RecipeOfHealth.com