Sugar Cookies

Today's Christmas cookie recipe is not an heirloom. It's just a sugar cookie recipe that I found online. Rather than just make plain old sugar cookies though, I added a twist. And then some.

The recipe was pretty straightforward. Almost boring. Cream butter and sugar. Add eggs. Then vanilla. But wait. I substituted peppermint extract for the vanilla, and also added some green food coloring. Back to the recipe. Then the salt and flour. Chill dough for an hour.

I selected the Christmas tree template for my cookie press and dug out all the different sprinkles we have in the cupboard. Not just Christmas trees, but decorated Christmas trees.

And then everything changed. I was struggling with the cookie press, so Susie stepped up to the plate. Then we found that the trees were too small to decorate beyond simple sprinkles. And then the cookie press broke. Riggin' friggin' cheap plastic. Well, we got a bunch of cookies made. And Susie is checking on a new cookie press tomorrow. A metal one. The remainder of the dough is wrapped tightly in the refrigerator.

And, by the way, the cookies are quite tasty.


Bon appétit!