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The Best Sugar Cookie Recipe

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  • Author: Sue
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 8 minutes
  • Total Time: 18 minutes
  • Yield: 3 dozen cookies
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

This Best Sugar Cookie Recipe delivers soft, buttery, and flavorful cookies perfect for any occasion. Made with sweet cream salted butter, a hint of vanilla, and a tender crumb from baking powder, these cookies are easy to make and ideal for cutting into fun shapes. They bake up thick and moist, ready for your favorite frosting or enjoyed plain.

Ingredients

Cookies

  • 2 cups Sweet Cream Salted Butter, softened
  • 2 cups Granulated Sugar
  • 2 Large Eggs
  • 2 tablespoons Vanilla Extract
  • 4 teaspoons Baking Powder
  • 6 cups All-Purpose Flour

Instructions

  1. Prepare the butter and sugar: Add the softened but still cold butter and granulated sugar to your mixer. The butter should be just soft enough to press with your fingers but not warm, which helps avoid crumbly dough.
  2. Cream butter and sugar: Mix on medium-high speed for about 3 minutes until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
  3. Add eggs and vanilla: Incorporate the eggs and vanilla extract into the creamed mixture to add moisture and richness to the dough.
  4. Mix until fluffy: Beat the dough for about 3 more minutes until it becomes light and fluffy, enhancing the cookie texture.
  5. Add baking powder: Mix in the baking powder to help the cookies rise and develop a tender crumb.
  6. Incorporate flour: Gradually add the all-purpose flour, about two cups at a time, mixing only until the flour is fully incorporated to avoid overworking the dough.
  7. Adjust dough consistency: The dough should be firm but not dry; if it feels too dry or crumbly, add a teaspoon of vanilla or milk and mix lightly.
  8. Roll out the dough: On a prepared surface, roll out the dough to about 3/8-inch thickness, which ensures the cookies will be thick and soft.
  9. Cut shapes: Use cookie cutters to cut the dough into your desired shapes.
  10. Bake cookies: Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 6-10 minutes. Thicker cookies require 9-10 minutes; thinner cookies or smaller shapes need 6-7 minutes. Remove when edges are just starting to lightly brown and cookies are set but not overbaked.
  11. Cool and frost: Let cookies cool completely before frosting. These cookies pair wonderfully with a buttery buttercream frosting for a delicious finish.

Notes

  • Use sweet cream salted butter, softened but still cold, for the best texture.
  • Do not overmix flour to prevent tough cookies.
  • Baking time varies depending on cookie thickness and size—watch closely to prevent overbaking.
  • If dough is too dry, add a teaspoon of vanilla or milk slowly and mix gently.
  • These cookies are ideal for decorating with buttercream frosting once cooled.

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