MysteryChef Old Fashioned Sugar Cookie

Step 1: Stir butter until thoroughly creamy

Step 2: Add sugar gradually and stir to mix well. Add well beaten yolks and cream and beat in

Step 3: Then sift in the flour, baking powder and salt

Step 4: Beat, then add stiffly beaten whites of eggs and mix in.

Step 5: If dough seems a little too wet, add a little more flour (the size of the eggs makes a difference).

Step 6: Divide the dough into about 3 lumps and roll out, one at a time.

Step 7: Roll dough on a floured table or board; then sprinkle all over with granulated sugar

Step 8: Cut with cookie cutter, or knife and bake on greased baking sheet or pans in a hot oven (425F) for about 10 minutes.