Yup! We were having one of those days…. No school  and it was too hot to play outside. Toys were everywhere. I desperately needed to create a fun project for my son. Cue the cookies 😃

Pair this simple, no-chill sugar cookie recipe with a rolling pin, cookie-cutters and sprinkles for hours of entertainment.

Make your own recipe:

• Switch out flours – how about grinding almonds to replace half the flour for a tasty and healthful substitution?
• Change the flavor – pure extracts such as lemon, hazelnut or any others you like can completely change the personality of your cookie
• Add textures and flavors – how about chocolate chips? nuts? dried fruit? candy such as heath bars, peanut butter cups, marshmallows?

You get the idea… Now go make your own recipe!

SUGAR COOKIES

Ingredients

• 4 oz. – unsalted butter
• 3/4 cup – granulated sugar
• 1  – egg
• 1 tsp –  vanilla
• 2 cups –  flour
• 1  tsp – baking powder
• 1/2  tsp – salt

Method

1) Preheat oven to 400 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper
2) In a stand mixer (or large bowl), mix butter with sugar until light and fluffy
3) Add egg and vanilla
4) Separately, combine flour, baking powder, and salt
5) On a low setting, add dry mixture to butter mixture 1 cup at a time
6) Without chilling dough, divide into two portions
7)  On a floured surface, roll out dough until it it is approximately 1/8 inch thick
8) Dip your cookie cutters in flour and cut out cookie shapes (add sprinkles, if you like)
9) Bake on your prepared baking sheet for 8 minutes or until the edges of the cookies are set and beginning to lightly brown
10) Allow to cool and set on a wire rack