Wedding cookies are a delicious addition to your reception and can also make a very special favor for your guests to take home and enjoy.
The image above is from Cookie Swap by Julia M. Usher. Click on the image to see the interview with Julia. Her book will be one of your favorites for creating beautiful and fun treats for every occasion.
Sugar Cookie Recipe
This is a very basic and easy dough to make. I like it because the cookies are nice and firm for decorating. They are not very sweet, but once the icing goes on they are perfect. I use this recipe for the Heart Shaped cookies from Cookie Swap: Creative Treats to Share Throughout the Year
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Recipe for rolled sugar cookies for decorating from:The Complete Book of Baking- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup margarine or butter (I use butter)
- 3 Tablespoons of milk
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla
- 1 egg
- 3 cups of all purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
In a large bowl, combine 1 cup sugar, butter, milk, vanilla and egg;blend well. Stir in flour baking soda and salt;mix well. Cover with plastic wrap;refrigerate 1 hour for easier handling.
Heat oven to 400 F. On a lightly floured surface, roll out 1/3 of the dough at a time to 1/8 inch thickness. Keep remaining dough refrigerated. Cut with floured cookie cutters. Place 1 inch apart on un greased cookie sheets.Bake at 400 F for 5-9 minutes or until the edges are lightly browned. Remove from cookie sheets or pan.
5-6 dozen cookies
I used this recipe for the beautiful decorated heart shaped cookies.
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