valentine's day lovin'

my mom and i always made sugar cookies for every holiday. they are SO good, so homemade, so absolutely perfect for munchin'.

yum. enjoy.

(straight from betty crocker)

1 1/2 C powdered sugar

1 C butter, softened at room temp

1 tsp vanilla

1 large egg

2 1/2 C flour

1 tsp cream of tartar

mix sugar, butter, vanilla and egg. stir in remaining ingredients.

cover and refridgerate at LEAST 2 hours.

divide dough and work between hands until slightly warm. roll on floured surface with floured rolling pin. cut out with desired shapes, sprinkle with sugar or decorations.

bake at pre-heated 375 degree oven, on baking sheets that have been treated with cooking spray. bake 7 minutes, or slightly longer until edges are slightly browned.

cool on wire racks.