BASIC SUGAR COOKIES
The easy-to-handle dough in this basic sugar cookie is perfect for rolling and cutting. It holds its shape well during baking, tastes great, and the flavor can be changed according to whim: Swap out the vanilla and try adding orange zest, lemon zest, finely chopped rosemary or almond extract. You can also give these cookies a radical makeover by decorating them with icing. A few drops of gel food coloring turn them into Color-Field Cookies; red stripes transform them into Peppermint Stripe Cookies; or a sprinkle of pomegranate seeds and pistachios create Abstract Art Cookies. Rubber spacers on your rolling pin are especially helpful here: They'll help you roll the dough to an even thickness, resulting in beautiful, uniform cookies.
Provided by Susan Spungen
Categories snack, cookies and bars, dessert
Time 1h
Yield 2 dozen cookies
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Combine flour, baking powder and salt in a medium bowl, and whisk to combine. Set aside.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream together butter and granulated sugar on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, 2 to 3 minutes. Add egg and vanilla, and beat on medium speed until well combined, scraping the bowl as needed.
- Add flour mixture and beat on low speed just until combined. Scrape the bowl and fold a few times to make sure everything is well combined. Wrap dough in plastic wrap, flatten into a disk, and chill until firm, at least 1 hour.
- Heat oven to 350 degrees. Roll out dough 1/4-inch thick. Use 3-inch floured cutters to cut out cookies, and transfer to two parchment- or silicone mat-lined baking sheets, spacing the cookies about 1 1/2 inches apart. Reroll scraps as needed, chilling as needed until firm before rolling and cutting again. Freeze until very firm, about 10 minutes.
- Bake until golden brown at the edges, 12 to 14 minutes.
- Let cool a few minutes on the baking sheets, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely. Cookies will keep in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks, or frozen up to 3 months.
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Rahzam Rahzam
[email protected]These cookies are a bit too sweet for my taste, but I'm sure I could adjust the amount of sugar next time.
Mueez Tahir
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe. These cookies are now my go-to sugar cookie recipe.
roberto dalias
[email protected]These cookies are a great way to use up leftover egg whites.
Krishna Bhattarai
[email protected]I love the simplicity of these cookies. They're made with just a few basic ingredients, but they're so delicious.
Mb Nuralom
[email protected]These cookies are so good, I could eat them every day!
Patricia Nix
[email protected]I've made these cookies several times and they always turn out perfect. They're the perfect cookie for any occasion.
Naila Naila
[email protected]These cookies are a great basic recipe. I like to add different flavors, like chocolate chips or nuts.
ADNAN BADSHA
[email protected]Overall, I'm really happy with these sugar cookies. They're easy to make, delicious, and a big hit with my family.
dilsara Thapa
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but these cookies turned out flat and hard. I'll have to try again.
Saron Yemane
[email protected]These cookies didn't turn out as well as I hoped. They were a bit dry and crumbly.
lucy mbwika
[email protected]These cookies are a bit too sweet for my taste, but my kids love them. I'll probably reduce the amount of sugar next time.
jin magdesal
[email protected]I was pleasantly surprised by how well these cookies turned out. They're light and fluffy, with a perfect amount of sweetness.
Gray D
[email protected]These cookies are so easy to make, even my kids can help. They love decorating them with sprinkles and frosting.
Kels
[email protected]I've been making these cookies for years and they always turn out perfect. They're a staple in my holiday baking rotation.
Alex Smith
[email protected]These cookies are the perfect balance of chewy and crispy. They're also not too sweet, which I appreciate.
Muhammad Qamar Iqbal
[email protected]I love that these cookies are so versatile. I can add different extracts or sprinkles to change up the flavor.
Miss Laboni Sultana Miss Laboni Sultana
[email protected]These sugar cookies are a classic for a reason! They're easy to make, delicious, and always a hit with my family and friends.