My much-requested sugar cookie recipe

This is my much requested recipe for Bradshaw Cookies, so named because the recipe came from Mrs. Bradshaw years ago. They are quite possible the best sugar cookies in the world. the recipe is unique in that it uses sour cream to keep the cookies moist after baking. It's also best to have a stand-up mixer for these because I have burnt out the motor on several hand mixers making these over the years, but it can be done. I use all raw sugar and organic wheat flour when I make them, it give them a heartier flavor that I love, but bleached flour and refined sugar will give you a really light fluffy cookie too. It's up to you! Enjoy!

2 cup sugar 1 tsp baking soda
1 cup butter 6 cup flour
2 eggs 1 tsp salt
1 tsp vanilla 3 tsp baking powder
12 oz sour cream


Using a mixer cream butter & sugar, eggs and vanilla. In a separate bowl add soda to sour cream. In another bowl combine flour, salt, and baking powder. Alternately add soda-sour cream mixture and flour mixture. Roll out on floured board to 1/3 - 1/2 inch thickness and cut into shapes. Handle dough lightly. Place cookies on ungreased cookie sheet and bake at 400 degrease 6 to 7 min. This recipe makes about 5 dozen cookies.


Cream Cheese Frosting


1 8oz pkg cream cheese, softened
1 box powder sugar (1lb)
1/4 cup butter
1/4 tsp vanilla
little milk

Mix together and add food coloring

For our dear friends Steve and Christine Hayes. Betcha can't eat just one!