World's Best Sugar Cookies

Sugar Cookie Traditions

Many may not know that I received a full scholarship to the University of Minnesota at Duluth (UMD) upon graduation from high school. I was lucky to be able to live with my great Aunt Florence and Uncle John while I navigated my way through my first quarter at UMD. While adjusting to college life, I had the stability and generosity of many relatives in Duluth, but Auntie Florence and Uncle John provided the basic necessities, which included great meals. Florence and John’s daughter, Carol (who I was named for as I was born on her birthday) has a fabulous daughter, Sarah. For Christmas this year I received a glorious book from Sarah…a cookbook actually, that showcases the cooking and baking skills of Auntie Florence. I had time over the holidays to bake a favorite recipe from the book…Classic Sugar Cookies. Please make these cookies. Take your time…watch the oven and make sure you bake exactly 10 minutes at 375°, these gems are worth your time and attention. Auntie Florence would be proud.

World’s Best Sugar Cookies

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup granulated sugar

• 1/2 cup powdered sugar

• 1/2 cup butter

• 1 egg

• Add 1/2 cup vegetable oil

• 1 teaspoon vanilla

• 2 1/2 cups flour

• 1/2 teaspoon soda

• 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar

• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Directions:

1. Cream together: sugar, powdered sugar, butter, and egg.

2. Add oil, vanilla, flour, soda, cream of tartar and salt. Mix well.

3. Roll dough into balls, press with bottom of glass cup that is dipped in sugar.

4. Bake at 375 degrees F for 10 minutes.

5. Let cool and enjoy!