SUGAR COOKIE SLICES

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I was fortunate to inherit this recipe from my husband's great-aunt. They slice nicely and are easier to make than traditional cutout sugar cookies.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 25m

Yield 5 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups butter, softened
1-1/2 cups sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well. , Shape into two 8-in. rolls; wrap each in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 4 hours or until firm. , Unwrap and cut into 1/4-in. slices. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 12-14 minutes or until set (do not brown). Remove to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 165 calories, Fat 9g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 25mg cholesterol, Sodium 174mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.