375932 Wed Feb 28 12:38:53 -0800 2007 2 31 Home Cooking 0 2338357 I need a killer sugar cookie recipe , I am making them for a church party ( about 200 cookies) they think I'm good at cooking or something but I don't have a clue! Please help!!! I think they had in mind .. those big pink frosted sugarcookies we all get at the store! Wed Feb 28 12:38:54 -0800 2007 78612 mperry1 1 2338412 I use this one from Martha Stewart and always get rave reviews. Sugar Cookies Makes about 16 large cookies or thirty 2 1/2-inch cookies 4 cups sifted all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter 2 cups sugar 2 large eggs 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extractor 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice and zest of 2 lemons 1/4 cup fine sanding sugar, for decorating (optional) Royal Icing, for decorating (optional) 1. In a large bowl, sift together flour, salt, and baking powder. Set aside. 2. Use an electric mixer to cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Beat in eggs. 3. Add flour mixture, and mix on low speed until thoroughly combined. Stir in vanilla or lemon juice and zest. Wrap dough in plastic; chill for about 30 minutes. 4. Preheat oven to 325°. On a floured surface, roll dough to 1/8 inch thick. Cut into desired shapes. Transfer to ungreased baking sheets; refrigerate until firm, 15 minutes. Remove from refrigerator, and decorate with sanding sugar, if desired. Bake until edges just start to brown, 8 to 10 minutes. Cool on wire racks. Decorate with Royal Icing, if desired. May be stored at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks. Wed Feb 28 12:50:04 -0800 2007 2338357 16602 lisaf 1 2338432 My tip for making "killer" sugar cookies is when you roll them out use confectionary sugar instead of flour. I makes the cookies so crispy. Really makes a difference. Wed Feb 28 12:55:23 -0800 2007 2338357 12606 MeffaBabe