Baking on a Snowy Day

We've only had one snow storm this winter and I took full advantage of the snowy Saturday in January to bake sugar cookies. I have been trying to find a recipe that I would use again and again. I was never completely happy with the end result of the recipes I would try. That is until now......I finally have that sugar cookie recipe that I will use again and again.

Sugar cookies are simple to make and can be made for just about any occasion. Cream the butter and sugar, add the liquid, mix until completely combined. Slowly add the dry ingredients. Be gentle with the dough; this will keep too much gluten from forming, resulting in a "tough" cookie. You can cut sugar cookies into any shape you would like. Sprinkle with colored sugar before baking or frost them once they are completely cooled. Use your imagination; find something that inspires you and go from there.

Snowflake sugar cookies for a snowy Saturday!

Oh yes the recipe.......Basic Sugar Cookie Recipe.   You can thank our friend Martha Stewart for this wonderful sugar cookie recipe. Why I didn't think of checking out Martha's website for a sugar cookie recipe when I began my quest for the perfect sugar cookie recipe is beyond me. I am just glad I finally did!