Scout Cookies

Tastes like the original sugar cookie sold by Girl Scouts in 1935. Taste a bit of history!!

• Calories: 155 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup white sugar
• 2 tablespoons milk
• 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add milk and vanilla; beat until light and fluffy.

Step 2

In a separate bowl, combine flour and baking powder; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well.

Step 3

Chill at least 2 hours or overnight.

Step 4

On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough to 1/4 inch thickness. Cut with trefoil cookie cutter available at Girl Scout stores, or use small cutter of your choice. Place cookies on ungreased baking sheets.

Step 5

Place cookies on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on wire racks.