Sugar Cookies-Using All-purpose flour

Serving: makes 12 cookies

Ingredients:

• 1 1/4 cup Valley Kitchen all-purpose flour
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp cinnamon (optional)
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 cup soft butter
• 2/3 cup white granulated sugar
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 large egg

Instructions:

1. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. You can lightly spray the the sheets to help hold the paper in place. 
2. Pre-heat your oven to 325°F.
3. Stir together the Valley Kitchen all-purpose flour, baking powder, cinnamon (optional), and salt. 
4. Cream the butter, sugar, and vanilla. Add the egg and beat until fluffy. 
5. Add the dry ingredients in 3 portions into the wet and stir with a wooden spoon or stiff spatula until combined. Knead to finish. 
6. Scoop 2 Tbsp of dough for each cookie onto the baking sheet. Leave space for the cookies to spread. 
7. Bake for 15 to 16 minutes.

Decorate for the season using Royal icing: Red cinnamon icing for Valentine's, sprinkles, and cherries for Christmas. Others, as your imagination directs you…

Ingredients for Royal Icing:

• 3 large egg whites
• 3 tsp cream of tartar
• 4 cups confectioners' sugar

Instructions: