You've just come in from a long day and the only thing you can think about is unwinding. Your nine-year old comes in and says "don't forget we have to take cookies to school tomorrow!"
OH NO!! HOW DID I FORGET???
You can't just pick up a pack of Chips Ahoy...even the soft batch will make you the laughing stock of the PTA. You have a choice. You can run out to the closest grocery store for a few packs of slice and bakes, or you can whip up some of these easy sugar cookies using items right in your home.
Simple Sugar Cookies (from cooks.com)
2 c. flour
1/2 c. sugar
1/2 lb. butter
Mix ingredients together in a bowl until a soft dough. Roll on floured board with a rolling pin and cut into circles. Cook in a 325 degree oven for 20 to 25 minutes. Yield: 2 dozen.
Whew! Crisis averted. Now back to regularly scheduled unwinding...