Name: Sugar-Cookie Handprints
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 2 c. all-purpose flour -; 1/2 tsp. salt -; 1/2 c. unsalted butter -; 1 c. granulated sugar -; 1 large egg -; 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract -; Sanding or granulated sugar -; 1/2 tsp. baking powder -

Ingredients for - Sugar-Cookie Handprints

1. 2 c. all-purpose flour

2. 1/2 tsp. salt

3. 1/2 c. unsalted butter

4. 1 c. granulated sugar

5. 1 large egg

6. 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract

7. Sanding or granulated sugar

8. 1/2 tsp. baking powder

How to cook deliciously - Sugar-Cookie Handprints

1 . Stage

Into a large bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside. Combine butter and granulated sugar in a mixing bowl; beat on medium speed until fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add egg and vanilla; mix well. With mixer on low speed, gradually add flour mixture; beat until combined.

2 . Stage

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Divide dough into 6 balls. Press balls on a floured work surface until about 4 or 5 inches in diameter, leaving edges raw to resemble rough cement. Transfer to a baking sheet. With lightly floured hands, let birthday girl gently and evenly press each hand into a piece of dough to make hand print indentations. Sprinkle indentations with sanding sugar. Chill until firm, about 30 minutes.

3 . Stage

Bake until edges of cookies are just turning golden, 15 to 18 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.