Sugar Cookies

Sugar Cookies

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.

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Reviews of Sugar Cookies:

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  A cookie baker in Miami, Fl  Jul 27, 2010
Would make this again.
I tried this recipe out because I had been looking for something to explain to me how to actually make cut-out cookies without them expanding and looking like round balls.. This recipe works if followed! I was so excited them they came out!

The only downfall I see, (or taste!) is that it seems as though it is not sweet enough and tastes too much like flour. Irt was my first run through, so maybe next time I'll make a better batch!

They are good! I can't wait to make this recipe for my nautical themed baby shower next month! four stars

  Hollye in Mississippi  Jul 4, 2010
Would make this again.
Just pulled these out of the oven for a July 4th Celebration and they were super easy to make. Dough was the perfect consistency and very easy to cut out. I used 2" stars and rolled them about 3/8" thick and was able to get 44 cookies. ONLY reason I gave it a 4 out of 5 was for the taste. A little bland to me....but once dipped in chocolate and sprinkled I am sure they will be just right. four stars

  A cookie baker  Jun 22, 2010
Would make this again.
These are amazing! I have made them several times and they are a huge hit! They are not dry like most sugar cookies! My friends and family all agree.....Yummy! five stars

  A cookie baker  Mar 3, 2010
Would make this again.
have made this many times and they are AMAZING best sugar cookies ever!!! five stars

  Teresa in Arizona  Feb 5, 2010
Would make this again.
I used this recipe for Christmas Cookies and they were awesome! I'm making them again for Valentine cookies. I left them in the refrigerator for a couple of days and put the dough in between wax paper to roll them out. They cut out nicely and were super soft! used the royal icing too! delicious! five stars

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