Sugar cookies are a beloved classic in the world of baking. These cookies are known for their tender texture, buttery flavor, and endless possibilities for decorating. Whether you’re baking them for a festive occasion or just to satisfy your sweet tooth, this recipe will help you create perfect sugar cookies every time.
Classic Sugar Cookie Recipe
Sugar cookies are timeless treats, perfect for holidays, special occasions, or anytime you're craving a sweet, buttery bite. This recipe will guide you through making delicious sugar cookies that are both simple and versatile for decorating.
Equipment
- oven
- mixing bowl
- baking sheet
- parchment paper
- cooling rack
Ingredients
- all purposeflour
- milk
- pwdered sugar
- baking powder
- vanilla extract
- granulated sugar
- egg
- food coloring
- unsalted butter
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, which should take about 2-3 minutes.
- Add the egg and pure vanilla extract to the butter-sugar mixture. Beat until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until the dough comes together. Be careful not to overmix; just mix until the flour is incorporated.
- Divide the dough in half and shape each half into a disk.Wrap each disk in plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours. Chilling the dough helps it firm up and makes it easier to roll and cut.
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
- Remove one chilled dough disk from the refrigerator and let it sit at room temperature for a few minutes to soften slightly.On a floured surface, roll out the dough to your desired thickness (typically around 1/4 inch).
- Use cookie cutters to cut out shapes from the dough. Place the cut-out cookies on the prepared baking sheets, leaving a bit of space between them.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes or until the edges are just starting to turn golden. Be cautious not to overbake; sugar cookies are best when they're slightly soft in the center.
- Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
- Once the cookies are completely cooled, you can decorate them with royal icing, food coloring, sprinkles, colored sugar, or edible glitter. Get creative!
- Let the icing dry and harden before storing or serving your beautifully decorated sugar cookies. Enjoy your homemade treats!
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Notes
- If you don't have cookie cutters, you can simply roll the dough into balls, flatten them with the bottom of a glass, and bake them for classic round sugar cookies.
- Customize your sugar cookies with various shapes and colors for different occasions and holidays.
- Store the baked and decorated cookies in an airtight container to maintain their freshness.
Nutrition
Serving: 600g
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