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Harvest Sugar Cookies Recipe

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Rich buttery cookies like these never last long at a party or potluck. I got this recipe from a friend in Texas years ago and have used it many times since. I use pumpkin- and leaf-shaped cookie cutters to celebrate the season "tastefully." -Lynn Burgess, Rolla, Missouri

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Harvest Sugar Cookies Recipe

Prep: 15 min. Bake: 10 min./batch + cooling

Yield: 36 Servings

15 10 25

Ingredients

3/4 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
Frosting of your choice or additional sugar, optional

Directions

In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. beat in eggs and vanilla. Combine flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture. Chill for 1 hour or until firm.
On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough to 1/4-in. thickness. Cut with lightly floured pumpkin or leaf cookie cutter or others of your choice. Using a floured spatula, place cookies on greased baking sheets. Sprinkle with sugar if desired (or frost baked cookies after they have cooled).
Bake at 375° for 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on wire racks. Yield: 6-7 dozen (2-1/2-inch cookies).

Editor's Note: For a richer color, tint frosting with food coloring paste available at kitchen and cake decorating supply stores.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (2 each) equals 94 calories, 4 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 22 mg cholesterol, 86 mg sodium, 13 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 1 g protein.

Originally published as Harvest Sugar Cookies in Taste of Home October/November 1995, p37

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Reviewed on Mar. 29, 2012 by iswjodi

I just made 4 batches of these DELICIOUS quick cookies for a fundraiser for Relay for Life. I had some leftover frosting, and they are so easy to make, I'm going to whip up 2 more batches to make for fun!

Reviewed on Nov. 21, 2011 by 4Huskers

I've been using this recipe for years and wouldn't think of using another for cut-out cookies! It is wonderful and have passed the recipe on to others to enjoy as well. Thanks for sharing!

Reviewed on Dec. 17, 2009 by yellowhorsern

I tried this recipe years ago, when I first started subscribing to TOH. My family agreed that this recipe alone, easily made up for the cost of my subscription. It is the best sugar cookie recipe I have ever tried. These cookies get raves anytime that I make them. They have become one of my signature dishes that I make at holiday time, for potlucks, etc., and it is now expected and anticipated that I bring them!

Reviewed on Feb. 29, 2008 by Nlheitzman

I've made these so many times for every holiday. It's a perfect recipe for cut out cookies! Thanks!