Sugar Cookies

Granny B's Sugar Cookies

As much as I would love to be able to tell you that I always eat healthy, I can't-I'd be lying. I heard a quote from a documentary on Netflix called 'Cooked' by Harry Balzer, a leading researcher on food and beverage trends and the Vice President of the NPD Group, that really resonated with how I try to live my life, 

 "Eat anything you want. Enjoy all the food. Want an apple pie? Do you want cookies with that apple pie? And ice cream with those cookies and apple pie? I'll allow you to eat all the cookies, all the pie, all of the ice cream you can have tonight; I'm just going to ask you to do one thing, make all of them."

Once you make these cookies you will find yourself wanting to eat ALL OF THEM! They are soft and fluffy and paired with the buttery frosting makes them just like the Granny B's you can buy at the store. This recipe came my Mom's which she got from an old school cookbook, you know, like grandma's cookbook. You can always count on having these around at most of our family gatherings.

Something I have learned over the years of cooking & baking is letting cookie dough rest in the fridge for 24 hours, any cookie dough, is KEY! The flavors meld so nicely when they have had time to love on each other for a bit. TRUST ME! Let your dough have some foreplay before the main event!

One of the best things about cookies is they freeze beautifully. So, for someone like me who only has 2 people in their household it is convenient to make a batch, freeze them, and just thaw before you want one. We can make ourselves sick by eating a whole batch in a matter of a couple of days-we have done this more than I'd like to admit!

Make this easy Sugar Cookie Frosting for the perfect pair!

Ingredients:

4 cups All purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoon Baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoon Baking soda
1/2 teaspoon Salt
1 1/2 cups Granulated sugar
1 cup Butter
3 Eggs beaten
1 cup Buttermilk
1 teaspoon Vanilla

Preparation:

Pre-Heat Oven: 350-375 degrees.

Cream sugar and butter, add beaten eggs-add dry ingredients alternately with buttermilk. Add vanilla and chill overnight or at least 3 hours. Roll out on well floured board-1/4" thick, cut and bake on ungreased cookie sheet. About 8-10 min. Ovens vary. These are delicious plain or frosted. Can also add nuts, chocolate chips or raisins.

NOTES:

If you plan on adding sprinkles be sure to add them as soon as you frost them, otherwise, the frosting dries too quickly and they won't stick.