SPICED SPRINGTIME SUGAR COOKIES

SPICED SPRINGTIME SUGAR COOKIES image

Yield 6 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 9

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2 1/3 cups flour
1 tsp.baking soda
1 tsp. McCormick Ground Cinnamon
1/4 tsp. McCormick Ground Nutmeg
1/4 tsp. salt
1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened
1 egg
2 tsp. McCormick Pure Vanilla Extract

Steps:

MIX flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt. Breat sugar and butter in a large bowl with electirc or medium speed until light and fluffy. Add egg, and vanilla; mix well. Gradually beat in flour mixture on low speed until well mixed. Refrigerate 2 hours or overnight until firm. ROLL out dough on lightly floured surface to 1/8-inch thickness. Cut into shapes with cookie cutters. Place on greased baking sheets. BAKE in preheated 375 degree oven 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on baking sheets 1 minute. Remove to wire racks; cool completely. Decorate cooled cookies with Colorful Cookie Glaze. Place on wire racks to dry. COLORFUL COOKIE GLAZE: Mix 1 cup confectioners' sugar, 3 1/2 tsp. milk, 2 tsp. light corn syrup, 1/4 tsp. McCormick Pure Vanilla Extract and 3 to 4 drops McCormick Assorted Food Colors or Neon!