Name: Sugar Cookies recipe
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 96
Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups plain flour; 1 tsp ground cinnamon; 1 cup butter; 1/4 cup sugar; 2 tbs water; 2 tbs ground cinnamon to coat; 1 cup sugar to coat

by whiteyjohn Last updated on 07/09/2019

These cookies are great for the lunch box. - whiteyjohn

Ingredients

2 1/2 cups plain flour
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1 cup butter
1/4 cup sugar
2 tbs water
2 tbs ground cinnamon to coat
1 cup sugar to coat

Method

Step 1

In a mixing bowl, place flour and cinnamon. Whisk together until blended. Set aside.
Step 2

In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle, beat butter and sugar on medium-high speed until blended and fluffy.
Step 3

Add 2 tablespoons water, beat until combined. Add flour mixture and blend on medium low until completely blended.
Step 4

Press dough into 2 equal discs. Place each disc between 2 sheets of wax paper.
Step 5

Use a rolling pin to roll out each disc to 3 mm thick. Slide onto a baking sheet. Chill for about 30 minutes until firm.
Step 6

Preheat oven to 150C.
Step 7

Place one rolled dough disc on the work surface and use a cookie cutter to cut into desired shapes.
Step 8

Bake for 10-12 minutes until firm. Transfer to cooling racks to cool completely.
Step 9

Roll cookies in combined sugar and cinnamon and serve.