Jason's Sugar Cookies
It is with a bit of hesitation that i post this recipe, since i don't actually like these cookies! They're a bit too dry and flour-y for me. They are, however, my husband's very favorite sugar cookies, and quite fondly remembered from his childhood. I am posting this so i don't lose it--the recipe is written on a well-worn piece of paper sent to us by his mother. She had written all sorts of comments about the recipe as well; i have posted it sans comments. I am also going to post my own (much tastier, in my opinion) recipe for sugar cookies. Anyway, this recipe came from a cookbook from the 1960's--no idea what it was. If you make these and don't like them, don't say i didn't warn you! Hah! :) (prep time does not include refrigeration, and servings are a guess)
Steps
Sift flour with baking powder , soda , salt and nutmeg.
Set aside.
In large bowl of electric mixer , at medium speed , beat butter and sugar until combined then beat in sour cream , egg and vanilla until smooth.
Gradually add flour mixture , beating until well combined.
With rubber scraper , form dough into a ball.
Wrap in waxed paper , plastic wrap , or foil.
Refrigerate overnight or several hours.
Divide dough into four parts.
Refrigerate until ready to roll out.
Meanwhile , preheat oven to 375 degrees.
Lightly grease cookie sheets.
On well-floured surface roll dough , one part at a time , 1 / 4 inch thick.
With floured , 2 1 / 2 inch round or scalloped cookie cutter , cut out cookies.
Using spatula , place 2 inches apart on cookie sheets.
Sprinkle tops of cookies with sugar.
Place a raisin or almond in the center of each , if desired.
Reroll trimmings , and cut.
Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until golden.
Cool.
Ingredients
all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, nutmeg, butter, sugar, egg, sour cream, vanilla extract, raisins