VALENTINE'S DAY ULTIMATE SUGAR COOKIES - How to make SUGAR COOKIE Recipe

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ULTIMATE SUGAR COOKIE RECIPE:

• 2 tablespoons orange juice
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1. In a large mixing bowl cream together butter and sugar with hand mixer. Set aside.
2. In medium size mixing bowl. Whisk flour and baking powder together. Set aside.
3. Lightly beat egg in small bowl. Add orange juice and vanilla. Add to butter and sugar mixture. Beat well.
4. With a wooden spoon mix in flour mixture.
5. Divide dough into thirds...wrap in plastic and refrigerate until firm (2-3 hours).
6. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
7. On lightly floured surface roll out dough, one-third at a time, to 1/4-inch thick. (Keep cookie dough chilled until ready to use)
8. Cut rolled out dough with desired cookie cutters. Place on cookie sheet.
9. Bake for 10 minute or until golden around cookie edges. Let stand 1 minute on cookie sheet before removing to cooling rack. Cool completely.
10. Frost and decorate with your favorite icing and sprinkles if desired.