J.T. Sugar Cookies

These cookies are the best 'special occassion' cookie out there.  For those of you who live in South Western Ontario, I compare them to Spicer's cookies.  If I'm being entirely honestly, I think this recipe is better :)  This isn't your typical thin, rolled and cut sugar cookie.   Definitely give these a try when you have the time.

1 c sugar

1 c butter, softened (not melted!)

1 tsp vanilla
1/8 tsp ground nutmeg

1 egg

2 1/3 c flour
½ tsp baking soda

Yields 2 dozen large or 3 dozen small cookies


Heat oven to 375 degrees. Beat sugar and butter with electric mixer on low speed until light and fluffy.
Stir in vanilla, nutmeg and egg. Stir in flour and baking soda. (add flour in 3 parts, mixing in between) Shape dough into balls (about the size of a tim bit). Place about 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet. Flatten slightly with bottom of glass (or something flat).  Bake 9-11 minutes.  Don't let them brown around the edges at all.  They will look slightly undercooked but don't worry - they are fine! Remove from cookies sheet to wire rack.  Cool & ice.

Sugar Cookie icing
1 c confectioners' sugar
2 tsp milk
2 tsp light corn syrup
1/4 tsp almond extract or vanilla extract
assorted food coloring
In a small bowl, mix together confectioners' sugar and milk until smooth. Beat in corn syrup and almond /vanilla extract until icing is smooth and glossy. If icing is too thick, add more corn syrup. Divide into separate bowls, and add food colorings to each to desired intensity. Spread onto cookies. Be sure to decorate with sprinkles immediately as this icing hardens right away.
yuuuuuuuuuuuuuumy!