Sugar Cookie – West Virginia State Cookie

The first sugar cookie probably dates back to Persia in the 7th century, where the cultivation of sugar became popular. According to historians, the bakers would sprinkle sugar over little flour wafers, creating the first version of this sweet treat.

The sugar cookie was designated by West Virginia House Concurrent Resolution NO. 68.

Sugar Cookie – West Virginia State Cookie

Cooking and Preparation Time: approximately 3 hours

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup butter
• 1/3 cup butter shortening
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1 large egg
• 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 cups all purpose flour

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375 ° F
2. Using a mixer, beat the butter and shortening together on high speed.
3. Add in the sugar, baking powder, and salt, and continue beating until well mixed.
4. Add the egg and vanilla, until well mixed.
5. Switch to a dough hook, if you have one. Add the flour, a bit at a time, until you have a firm dough. (Use all of the flour.)
6. Divide dough in half. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and chill for 2 hours.
7. Cut into desired shapes with cookie cutters and place oven
8. Bake for 7 to 8 minutes until edges are firm and bottoms are lightly browned.
9. Cool cookies on a wire rack, and serve when ready.

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