An unexpected and economical gift is a holiday mix of your favorite treats! Mix the dry ingredients and package them with cute labels and holiday themed instructions. If you have the budget, throw in some vanilla from Mexico because it’s awesome stuff. Here’s a simple sugar cookie recipe you can use for gift giving. Don’t forget the bow!
Package these dry ingredients:
2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon baking powder
1 ½ cups white sugar
Wet ingredients not included:
1 cup softened butter
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions to include:
Step 1
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
Step 2
In a large bowl, cream butter, beat in egg and vanilla. Gradually add the dry ingredients. Roll rounded teaspoonfuls of dough into balls, and place onto parchment paper on a cookie sheet.
Step 3
Bake 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or until golden. Technically you should let the cookies stay on the cookie sheet for two minutes before removing to cool on wire racks, but who does that? Let them cool and enjoy.
