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.

Reviews of Sugar Cookies:

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  McCall in Alabama  Oct 3, 2008
Would make this again.
I really like this recipe. I didn't have any icing so I used powdered sugar. I hope people think they taste good. five stars

  A cookie baker in Oregon  Sep 16, 2008
Would make this again.
I tested the dough and the cookies turn out so delicious!They were chewy,and everything!My family love them five stars

  Emily in Pennsylvania  Jul 5, 2008
Would make this again.
Excellent recipe! I've made these many times and every time they disappear in about a week! People I've served them to outside of my household always tell me how good they are. If you're holding a Christmas party, DEFINITELY make these! You'll be a hometown kitchen star! :D five stars

  TMB ALEXIS AND BECCA in SAN JOSE  Jun 5, 2008
Would make this again.
Mmmmmmmmmmmm Hella bomb! We love these cookies! =D four stars

  kat and krissy  May 29, 2008
Would make this again.
MMMM DELICIOUS.

they were really tasty, and easy to make. i will make them again!!!!!!!! :D we used manatee cookie cutters, and they are just wonderful. currently decorating. woohoo five stars

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