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Sugar Cookies
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4.4 stars stars based on 468 reviews - 86% would make this again
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A simple sugar cookie recipe with a tender, flaky texture and a buttery taste. Yum!
Makes about 24
1 cup butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla
3 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/4 teaspoons baking powder
Beat together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg and vanilla, mix until just combined. Add flour and baking powder in intervals. Dough will seem as if doesn't have enough moisture but continue to mix with mixer until combined (it will come together when chilled). Divide the dough into four equal parts, shape into four disks, wrap with plastic wrap and refrigerate about an hour or until firm. Preheat oven to 375 F. Lightly grease baking sheets or line with parchment paper or a non-stick baking mat. Roll out dough between 2 sheets of waxed paper, about 1/4 inch thick for crispier cookies and 1/3 inch thick for softer cookies. Cut out shapes with cookie cutters and place on prepared baking sheets. Bake for 7-8 minutes or until edges just start to turn a golden color. For softer cookies, do not allow the cookies to take on color. Remove from oven, let cool for one minute and then transfer to wire rack. Allow cookie sheet to cool thoroughly before placing uncooked dough on it. Decorate cookies with Royal Icing or Buttercream Frosting and sprinkles.
Can be stored in freezer undecorated for 2 months. Dough also freezes well.
Note: Yield varies greatly depending on how thin you roll out the dough and how large your cookie cutters are, but an overall guideline is 24 cookies.
Reviews of Sugar Cookies:
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Amanda in Vancouver Mar 2, 2013
Would make this again.
Made this recipe many times. Famiy and friend favourite! 5 stars
Ohio Momma in Ohio Feb 7, 2013
Would make this again.
I love this recipe but you have to add extra flour and sugar or it wont roll out. Almond extract instead of vanilla makes a great taste difference. 5 stars
A cookie baker Dec 23, 2012
Would not make this again.
They did not roll out well, but taste ok. 2 stars
Jaime in Olympia, WA Dec 19, 2012
Would make this again.
I love these cookies. I make them for Christmas every year (multiple times!) and for many other events throughout the year. I've written it down and printed it out multiple times so I have it in every nook and cranny in my house! 5 stars
A cookie baker Dec 17, 2012
Would not make this again.
This sucked. Do NOT do this recipe. Followed to a T, did not roll out. 1 star
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