Saturday, May 7, 2011

Springtime Sugar Cookies


     Maybe a little late for Easter, but just in time for Mother's Day! These simple butter cookies in springtime shapes are a welcome addition to any celebration. My grandson and I made them last week, and they hardly lasted long enough to cool. Decorated simply with colored sugar, they were a snap to make and even easier to eat. A simple sugar cookie with a cup of tea (or a tall glass of cold milk) is a classic treat that never goes out of fashion!

      I made these with my go-to sugar cookie recipe from Betty Crocker. The dough is easy to work with and it produces a tender cookie that's flavored with a hint of almond extract. This cookie is not too sweet, and lends itself perfectly to being eaten either plain, frosted, or with a sprinkling of colored sugar.  You need to make the dough ahead of time to give it time to chill- I like to do this the night before I make the cookies. This dough freezes well, and is good to keep on hand for cookie emergencies. (You have those sometimes, don't you?)


     My grandson and his family have flown the coop and are back in Texas now, so I'll have to do my baking solo for a while. If you can find a willing baking assistant (or even if you can't) I recommend that you whip up a batch of these for your afternoon snack-time enjoyment. You can find the recipe here:  Ultimate Sugar Cookie Recipe from Betty Crocker.

This post is linked to Sweets for a Saturday at Sweet as Sugar Cookies.
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44 comments:

  1. AnonymousMay 7, 2011 at 2:47 AM

    I'm always open to new sugar cookie recipes. Can't wait to try it!

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  2. LynnMay 7, 2011 at 5:54 AM

    I love cookies! How do you like the bands on the rolling pin? I've been thinking about getting some. Cute assistant:@)

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  3. Maris (In Good Taste)May 7, 2011 at 6:55 AM

    These cookies look perfect for springtime or anytime! I love that your adorable grandson was helping you bake! Happy Mothers Day!

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  4. Valerie Harrison (bellini)May 7, 2011 at 7:22 AM

    Over the holidays my daughter and I always made sugar cookies. There is no reason why we couldn't make them any time of year they are that good!!!

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  5. RitaMay 7, 2011 at 7:26 AM

    Nothing beats cooking with our grandchildren ans sugar cookies are so much fun.
    Happy Mother's Day.
    Rita

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  6. JoanneMay 7, 2011 at 7:33 AM

    Ah these are adorable! And I love that you got your grandson to help out! Super cute.

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  7. carolinaheartstringsMay 7, 2011 at 8:17 AM

    What a sweet picture and what beautiful looking cookies. Great job.

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  8. Kitchen BelleiciousMay 7, 2011 at 8:17 AM

    you can never be late for anything if you are doing cookies in my book! These look amazing and I can just taste the buttery flavor right now. Boy I wish I had one- or rather a dozen!

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  9. Angie's RecipesMay 7, 2011 at 10:13 AM

    Beautiful sugar cookies! Your grandson looks so sweet.

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  10. Katie @ This Chick CooksMay 7, 2011 at 4:46 PM

    Sugar cookies are always delicious. Especially when you have such a sweet little helper to make them with you :) Happy Mother's Day!

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  11. Heather S-GMay 7, 2011 at 5:03 PM

    I will have to try your go-to recipe...they look great! I'm still looking for my favorite one that I made exactly one time waaaaaaay back in college and didn't save...haven't been able to find one as good yet. Beautiful! Happy Mother's Day =)

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  12. kitchen flavoursMay 7, 2011 at 9:56 PM

    The cookies looks fabulous and you have a very cute assistant!
    Happy Mother's Day, Betty!

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  13. Xinmei @ Pudding Pie LaneMay 8, 2011 at 3:29 AM

    You always need frozen dough for those emergencies :D And you don't need easter to make these, they're so pretty, I would be happy to eat these any time of the year! Happy Mothers Day!

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  14. LorraineMay 8, 2011 at 9:47 AM

    Perfect cookies to welcome spring. They look so pretty and I love the umbrella. Love your little helper too. He will have very fond memories of making cookies with you and want to visit you all the time:)

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  15. Jihane @ Sinful SundaysMay 8, 2011 at 4:39 PM

    These cookies are adorable! I love your grandson's apron. :)

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  16. ElisabethMay 8, 2011 at 10:32 PM

    Such a sweet, and comforting treat to bake with your grandchildren. Love the spring cookies...they look so yummy and fun.
    Hope your Mother's Day was a nice one!

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  17. SutapaMay 9, 2011 at 3:12 AM

    Such a sweet looking cookies ...love to try it!

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  18. PaulaMay 9, 2011 at 8:18 AM

    I love that you used sugar instead of icing with your grandson. Lots easier. The bands on your rolling pin caught my eye too. I've always wanted to try them.

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  19. PamMay 9, 2011 at 9:27 AM

    What cute cookies and your grandson is an adorable baker in the making! Hope you had a wonderful Mother's Day!!!

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  20. KristenMay 9, 2011 at 10:59 AM

    It's so fun that you had your grandchildren around to help make those adorable cookies. Cookies always taste better at grandma's house!

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  21. UnknownMay 9, 2011 at 1:04 PM

    I'm making sugar cookies with my grandsons, I know they would love it! We will try the Betty Crocker sugar cookie recipe, these are so sweet for Springtime baking;-)

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  22. Megan'sCookin'May 9, 2011 at 1:06 PM

    I love sugar cookies. Happy Spring!:)

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  23. FaithMay 9, 2011 at 3:44 PM

    The cookies are beautiful! I bet they were a lot of fun to make, especially with a little kitchen helper! :)

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  24. MimiMay 9, 2011 at 4:26 PM

    How could your cookies not be perfect with such a cute kitchen helper!
    Mimi

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  25. SavoringTime in the KitchenMay 9, 2011 at 6:42 PM

    I love almond extract in cookies! What an adorable helper you had to make them ;)

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  26. Taste and TellMay 9, 2011 at 7:53 PM

    These are just beautiful!!

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  27. Mary BergfeldMay 9, 2011 at 8:01 PM

    The holidays were made for sugar cookies. Yours look beautiful. It is also good to see another chef in training :-). He looks intent upon his work. I hope you have a great day. Blessings...Mary

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  28. VelvaMay 9, 2011 at 9:25 PM

    The cookies are delightful. Baking with your grandson is priceless.

    Velva

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  29. We Are Not MarthaMay 9, 2011 at 10:11 PM

    These are so beautiful! Spring cookies are my favorite :)

    Sues

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  30. UnknownMay 9, 2011 at 10:38 PM

    Oh I love these! So cute! My kiddos would just love these : )

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  31. ZoeMay 10, 2011 at 12:52 AM

    What a lovely creations for Spring. I can see that your little baker helper did a great job!

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  32. marlaMay 10, 2011 at 1:12 AM

    These sugar cookies are so sweet and pretty. Sounds like you need to ship a batch out to your grandson :)

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  33. My Farmhouse KitchenMay 10, 2011 at 3:05 PM

    what beautiful cookies...and what a darling little helper....happy to stop by for a visit today...it's been too long...

    kary

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  34. BarbaraMay 11, 2011 at 8:14 AM

    It was always so much fun to cook with my kids, but even more fun to cook with my grandkids! These look like gem cookies!

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  35. claireMay 11, 2011 at 12:03 PM

    so cute.. love your little helper! he is precious!

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  36. JulianaMay 11, 2011 at 2:47 PM

    Betty, so nice to spend time with your grandson...he sure looks very serious rolling the cookie dough :-) The cookies are just perfect for Spring. Hope you are having a wonderful week!

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  37. CathyMay 11, 2011 at 6:42 PM

    Sugar cookies are my family's favorite. Your little kitchen helper looks like he's completely engrossed in rolling out the dough. Isn't it fun having our little cooks in training in the kitchen with us?

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  38. AnonymousMay 12, 2011 at 10:33 AM

    Hi Betty, I just stopped by to thank you for your comment on Brandie's blog yesterday when I was a guest blogger. I had to smile when I saw Sherlock Jones! He reminds me so much of my own grandson, Tater Tot.lol. These sugar cookies look great as do all your recipes on here. I had a great time checking out your site. Judy

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  39. Claire GallamMay 12, 2011 at 2:16 PM

    Sugar cookies are my favorite! How fun!

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  40. JacquelineMay 14, 2011 at 11:15 AM

    What a great little chef in the making! The cookies are so pretty and Springy!

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  41. JoytiMay 16, 2011 at 2:46 PM

    Awww, those are so sweet! Your little grandson must have loved the goodies you made while he was near...

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  42. Magic of SpiceMay 16, 2011 at 7:27 PM

    These are such pretty cookies...sugar cookies are good anytime :) Hope you had a wonderful Mother's Day

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  43. Lindsey @ Gingerbread BagelsMay 18, 2011 at 2:09 AM

    These cookies are so cute! :)

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  44. sheila @ ElementsMay 21, 2011 at 2:54 AM

    Did you say there's almond extract in the dough? Oooooooh yummmy! Sounds so good, and the cookies are so cute!!! I sure wish I could have a couple! :) Your grandson must have had a blast making them! :)

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