Cookie Jar Sugar Cookies
1 1/2 cups white sugar
4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Combine the flour with the baking powder, baking soda, salt and
nutmeg. In a clean 1 quart sized glass jar with a wide mouth layer
the white sugar followed by the flour mixture. Press firmly in place
and seal.
Attach a card with the following instructions:
In a large bowl: beat 1 egg with 1 cup softened butter or margarine
until light and fluffy. At low speed of an electric mixer add 1/2
cup sour cream, 1 teaspoon vanilla and contents of Jar. Mix until
combined. Using hands if necessary. Cover dough and refrigerate for
several hours or overnight.
Remove dough from the refrigerator. Preheat oven
to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
Roll chilled dough out on a lightly floured
surface to 1/8 inch thick. Cut dough into desired shapes.
Place on an un-greased cookie sheet and bake at
375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 10 to 12 minutes. |