Packer's Sugar Cookies

A simple recipe and always a crowd pleaser and a family favourite since our kids were little! I often double or triple the recipe.

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Combine butter or margarine with sugar and mix well.

Step 2

Add vanilla and eggs blending until light and fluffy.

Step 3

Combine flour and baking powder.

Step 4

Add dry to wet mixture and combine throughly.

Step 5

Divide into two balls. (DO NOT CHILL)

Step 6

Roll out to 1/4 inch thickness on floured board and cut into desired shapes.

Step 7

Bake for 6-8 minutes at 350F.

Step 8

Cool on wire racks.

Step 9

For the Icing

Step 10

Add liquid to icing sugar and mix well. (I like to make icing the consistency of a thin paint so I can brush it on and it doesn't overpower the flavour of the cookie.)

Step 11

Divide into separate containers and add different food colouring to each.

Step 12

Brush cookies with desired colour of icing and add sprinkles or pipe icing on if you prefer.