Best 2 Basic Sugar Cookie Dough Recipes
Sugar cookies are a classic treat that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are perfect for any occasion, from birthday parties to holiday gatherings. With their simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, sugar cookies are a great recipe for beginner bakers. The basic sugar cookie dough is versatile and can be used to make a variety of different cookies, including cut-out cookies, drop cookies, and even bars. Whether you are looking for a simple recipe to make with your kids or you are a seasoned baker looking to try something new, this article has the perfect sugar cookie dough recipe for you.
Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!
BASIC SUGAR COOKIE DOUGH
Provided by Food Network
Time 1h40m
Yield about 15 cookies
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Cream butter and sugar with an electric mixer until pale and fluffy (1 to 2 minutes). Add egg and vanilla and continue beating until mixture looks smooth (2 minutes). Incorporate flour and salt into butter mixture in low speed. Scrape down sides if bowl. Shape into 2 disks. Wrap disks in plastic wrap and refrigerate until firm, 45 to 60 minutes.
- Roll out, cut into desired shapes and bake in a preheated 350-degree oven on lightly greased cookie sheets for 8 to 10 minutes.
BASIC SUGAR COOKIE DOUGH FROM GOOD HOUSEKEEPING
This is an easy, low sugar recipe from Nov 07 Good Housekeeping Magazine. I used it for my rolled cut cookies as well as the base dough for my snowball cookies.
Provided by arizonabayer
Categories Dessert
Time 2h
Yield 50-60 cookies
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- On waxed paper, combine flour, baking soda, and salt.
- In large bowl, with mixer on medium speed, beat butter and sugar 1 minute or until creamy, occasionally scraping bowl with rubber spatula. Add egg and vanilla, beat until well mixed. Reduce speed to low; gradually beat in flour mixture just until blended, occasionally scraping bowl. **This recipe calls for butter with no substitutions because the butter not only gives the best flavor, but also makes the dough more manageable. Margarines and spreads are too soft to produce a dough that can be rolled easily.
- Cover with plastic wrap; refrigerate 1 hour for easier handling.
- Heat oven to 400*.
- Lightly flour your rolling surface, roll out 1/3 of the dough at a time. Keep remaining dough refrigerated.
- Place cut cookies about an inch apart on ungreased cookie sheets.
- Bake 5 to 9 minutes or until edges are lightly golden brown. Remove immediately from cookie sheets place onto cooling racks.
Tips:
- For chewier cookies, chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking.
- To make crispy cookies, bake them at a higher temperature for a shorter amount of time.
- For softer cookies, bake them at a lower temperature for a longer amount of time.
- To prevent the cookies from spreading too much, chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking and use a chilled baking sheet.
- To make sure the cookies are evenly baked, rotate the baking sheet halfway through the baking time.
- Don't overmix the dough, as this will make the cookies tough.
- Use fresh baking powder and baking soda, as old baking powder and baking soda will not work as well.
- Measure the flour correctly. Too much flour will make the cookies dry and crumbly.
- Use high-quality butter. Butter that is too low in fat will not cream properly and will make the cookies greasy.
- Don't overbeat the butter and sugar. Overbeating will make the cookies tough.
Conclusion:
These are just a few tips for making delicious sugar cookies. With a little practice, you'll be able to make perfect sugar cookies every time. So what are you waiting for? Start baking today!
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