scout cookies

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup white sugar
• 2 eggs
• 2 tablespoons milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder

Recipe

• 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.
• in a separate bowl, combine flour and baking powder; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well.
• chill at least 2 hours or overnight.
• 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.
• 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.