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Best Cut Out Sugar Cookie Recipe

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5 from 147 reviews
  • Author: Charlotte
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 24 medium-sized cookies 1x

Description

This Best Cut Out Sugar Cookie Recipe yields soft, tender cookies perfect for decorating. These classic sugar cookies are easy to make with simple ingredients, featuring a buttery, sweet dough that holds shapes well for festive cutouts. Perfect for holidays, celebrations, or any time your sweet tooth calls for a classic treat.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 2½ to 3 cups all-purpose flour (plus more for rolling)
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup butter (softened)
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat to prevent sticking and set aside.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt until well combined. Set this mixture aside for later.
  3. Cream Butter and Sugar: Using a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar on medium speed for about 3 minutes until the mixture is pale and fluffy, creating a light texture for the cookies.
  4. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Crack in the eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition. Scrape the bowl sides as needed to ensure even incorporation. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  5. Combine Dry and Wet Ingredients: On low speed, gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the butter mixture. Once incorporated, increase speed slightly and beat just until the dough starts to come together in a soft ball, about 2 minutes. Avoid overmixing to keep cookies tender.
  6. Roll Out Dough: Lightly flour your work surface and roll dough out to a thickness between 1/4 inch and 1/2 inch. Thicker dough will yield softer, more cake-like cookies, while thinner dough will produce crisper cookies. Avoid exceeding 1/2 inch to ensure even baking.
  7. Cut Shapes: Use your favorite cookie cutters to cut shapes from the dough. Transfer each cookie carefully to the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between them to avoid sticking during baking.
  8. Bake Cookies: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes, or until edges just start to turn a light golden color. The centers may appear slightly underdone but will firm up as they cool.
  9. Cool Cookies: Allow the cookies to rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes after removing them from the oven. Then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy them as-is or decorate with frosting, glaze, or sprinkles as desired.

Notes

  • For best results, do not overmix the dough to keep cookies tender and soft.
  • Adjust flour amount slightly depending on dough consistency; it should be soft but not sticky.
  • Rolling dough between 1/4 and 1/2 inch thickness affects texture; experiment to find your preferred softness or crispiness.
  • Cookies can be decorated once fully cooled to prevent melting or sliding of frosting.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness for up to a week.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 8-10 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: sugar cookies, cut out cookies, vanilla sugar cookies, holiday cookies, butter cookies, cookie decorating

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