I agree with Jonas, "I'm not here for the happiness and the love, I'm here for the food". Valentine's Day for me is all about sugar cookies. I love baking , decorating and sharing them with family and friends.
It seems like every year I get a call from one of the girls for the sugar cookie recipe. I discovered this recipe in my Orangeville cookbook, it is the best one I have found by far.
Best Ever Sugar Cookies
1 cup butter 1 tsp salt
2 cups sugar 2 tsp baking powder
2 eggs 1 cup sour cream
2 tsp vanilla 2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp lemon extract 6 cups flour
Cream butter and sugar together; add eggs and beat until fluffy. In a separate small bowl, add baking soda to sour cream; stir well (rises to almost 2 cups). Add flavorings to creamed mixture. Stir in dry ingredients alternately with sour cream mixture. Roll out dough using enough flour so dough doesn't stick to surface and rolling pin. Roll 1/4 inch thick or desired thickness. Bake at 375 degrees for 8 to 9 minutes. Don't overbake. Makes 5 to 6 dozen.
