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Classic Sugar Cookie Gift Jars

A classic jar mix for soft cut-out sugar cookies that can be decorated by the children.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2.5 cups flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp colored sprinkles

Method
 

  1. Layer the flour whisked with baking powder and salt, then the sugar and a sprinkle layer in a quart jar.
  2. Seal and attach a baking card.
  3. To bake, mix with 3/4 cup softened butter, 1 egg, and 1 teaspoon vanilla into a dough.
  4. Chill the dough 30 minutes, then roll, cut into shapes, and bake at 350 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes.
  5. Cool completely before decorating with icing.

Notes

Chilling the dough makes it much easier to roll and cut cleanly.