Happy Independence Day!

Happy 4th of July Everyone!

Here in La Selva we have a bake sale, parade and all kinds of fun activities in the community. I was very excited to celebrate Maiyo's first Independence Day so I made a bunch of cookies to mark the occasion. They were the hit of the sale, beside all the brownies that is:-)

 Momma Mary's Sugar Cookies
Makes ~ 3 dozen cookies

1 C Butter (Room temp)
1 C Superfine (Baker's) sugar
1 Tsp Salt

1 Egg Yolk + 1 Whole Egg (Room Temp)
2 1/2 Tsp Vanilla
1/4 tsp. Almond Extract

2 3/4 C Flour (Unbleached)

1/2 Tsp Baking Powder

-Beat (in an electric mixer on medium) Butter & Sugar for 5 mins then add in salt.

-Add Egg Yolk and beat 1 min then add Whole Egg and beat another 3 mins.

-Add in Vanilla & Almond Extracts.

-Slow mixer and add Flour (mixed with Baking Powder) in batches until combined.

-Divide & wrap dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for about 1 hour or until firm.

-Roll out dough on floured surface until desired thickness and cut with cookies cutters.

-Place on parchment lined cookie sheet and bake @ 350 for 10-13 mins.

-Decorate with desired frosting.