Perfect Sugar Cookies

Perfect Sugar Cookies        From: Ellen Hullinger                                

1 1/2 c. sugar                                         1 tsp. vanilla

2/3 c. butter (or shortening)                     3 1/4 c. flour

2 eggs, beaten                                       2 1/2 tsp. baking powder

2 T. milk                                                  1/2 tsp. salt

Cream together sugar and butter.  Add eggs, milk, and vanilla.  Sift together remaining

ingredients, then add to sugar mixture.  Shape into a ball and chill at least 2-3 hours, or

overnight.  Roll onto floured board and cut with cookie cutters.  Bake 400 degrees for 8

minutes.

Sugar Cookie Icing                                                             

3 3/4 c. powdered sugar                                                         1/2 tsp. almond extract

1/4 tsp. cream of tarter                                                             food coloring

3 egg whites                                                                           

Combine ingredients until smooth.  Add food coloring as desired.  Can use this immediately

for a glaze or chill to make hard and put into frosting bags for decorating