Cookies from Easter

I'm a wee bit late getting these cookies posted.

It has been very busy with yard work
around the Gazebo House since
Spring finally arrived in Ohio!

I found this cookie cutter/press at
Wal-Mart this year & spent a quiet
afternoon decorating the imprinted designs.

The recipe I used holds its shape very well &
thus the imprints stayed very clear.

Sugar Cookies

Makes about 48 cookies, depending on cutter size

• 3 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 8 ounces unsalted butter, room temperature
• 2 cups sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tablespoon vanilla

1. Sift together flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
2. Beat butter and sugar until fluffy.
3. Beat in eggs one at a time, scraping down bowl each time, then add vanilla.
4. Add flour mixture and mix at low speed until dough just comes together.
5. Knead a couple of times just until smooth, then pat into a flat disk, wrap in plastic and chill until firm enough to roll.
6. Roll and cut as desired and place on parchment-lined sheets.
7. Bake at 350° for 8-10 minutes.

Thanks to Mary at the

Dear Little Red House

for hosting Mosaic Monday &
allowing us to share our mosaics!

fondly,