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 -

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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.