Momma's Sugar Cookies

This recipe goes out to my sister Shay over at Chef Dopp's Cookbook, she asked me to post it tonight as she is in need of it.  I will be adding pictures the next time I make these cookies.  I call these "Momma's Sugar Cookies" because I actually got this recipe from my momma, and they are my absolute favorite sugar cookies!  Growing up, I would always beg my mom for us to make sugar cookies.  It was one of my favorite things to do with her.  It's a great mother-child activity because every kid loves to roll out dough and use cookie cutters to cut out their favorite shapes. I love making them at holidays and using holiday shaped cookie cutters such as witches, cats, or stars and Christmas trees. The best part is that the taste of these cookies are enjoyed by everybody. They have a perfect, soft texture.  And taste the very best when paired with a simple homemade frosting.  This recipe is linked up at "What's In Your Kitchen Wednesdays" Link Party.

Momma's Sugar Cookies

1 cup butter

2 cups sugar

2 eggs

1 tsp vanilla

1/4 cup evaporated milk 

2 tsp baking powder

3/4 tsp salt

3 3/4 cups flour

Bake @ 350 degrees for 6-9 min.

Homemade Frosting

2 Tbls softened butter

1/2 tsp vanilla

Evaporated milk

Powdered sugar

Cookies:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

2. Combine sugar and butter until creamy.

3. Add eggs and vanilla.

4. Add milk.

5. Combine baking powder, salt, and flour in separate bowl.

6. Slowly mix in flour mixture.

7. Dust a clean surface with flour and roll out dough.

8. Cut dough into desired shapes and place on baking sheet.

9. Bake for 6-9 minutes.  

I usually bake on the lesser side, and certain shapes don't take as long, such as stars.

Frosting:

1. Mix all ingredients together.

2. Add more milk or powdered sugar until you reach your desired consistency.

3. Frost COOLED cookies.

I hope you enjoy them!

Do you like to bake with your children? What are there favorite sugar cookie shapes?