Sugar Cookies Recipe
Ingredients
- 3 cups (390 grams) all purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup (227 grams) unsalted butter room temperature
- 1 cup (200 grams) granulated white sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup Confectionersâ Sugar (powder sugar)
- 1 Tablespoon Milk
- 1 Tablespoon Light Corn Syrup
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