Scout Cookies

Dish Description
Tastes like the original sugar cookie sold by Girl Scouts in 1935. Taste a bit of history!!
Ingredients
  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder

Directions
  • In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add milk and vanilla; beat until light and fluffy.
  • In a separate bowl, combine flour and baking powder; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well.
  • Chill at least 2 hours or overnight.
  • On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough to 1/4 inch thickness. Cut with trefoil cookie cutter available at Girl Scout stores, or use small cutter of your choice. Place cookies on ungreased baking sheets.
  • Place cookies on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on wire racks.