Fall Sugar Cookies

Total Time

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

Makes

6 dozen (2-1/2-inch cookies)

Updated: Sep. 19, 2023
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

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

  1. 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.
  2. 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).
  3. Bake at 375° for 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on wire racks.

Nutrition Facts

2 each: 94 calories, 4g fat (2g saturated fat), 22mg cholesterol, 86mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.