Best 9 Best Ever Fluffy Sugar Cookies Recipes

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In the realm of sweet treats, few can resist the allure of a perfectly crafted sugar cookie. Known for their delightful crispiness and soft, fluffy interiors, these delectable delights have captured the hearts of cookie enthusiasts worldwide. Whether enjoyed during holiday gatherings or savored as a simple afternoon treat, the quest for the ultimate sugar cookie recipe is an endeavor that deserves careful consideration. This article aims to guide you through the culinary journey of discovering the "best ever fluffy sugar cookies," providing you with expert tips, essential ingredients, and step-by-step instructions to achieve perfectly baked, irresistibly fluffy sugar cookies that will leave a lasting impression on your taste buds.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

SOFT SUGAR COOKIES IV



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This Recipe is a State Fair Blue Ribbon winner. This is an easy sugar cookie recipe, you don't have to roll it out, and the cookies are soft and chewy, unlike other sugar cookies. Anybody can make these.

Provided by Laura Stearns

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Sugar Cookies

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 9

⅔ cup shortening
⅔ cup butter
1 ½ cups white sugar
2 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
⅓ cup granulated sugar for decoration

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a medium bowl, cream together the butter, shortening and sugar. Stir in the eggs and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt, stir into the creamed mixture until dough comes together. Roll dough into walnut sized balls and roll the balls in sugar. Place them on an unprepared cookie sheet about 2 inches apart.
  • Bake cookies 10 to 12 minutes in the preheated oven, until bottom is light brown. Remove from baking sheets to cool on wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 228.2 calories, Carbohydrate 29.4 g, Cholesterol 29.1 mg, Fat 11.4 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 4.8 g, Sodium 180.1 mg, Sugar 15.4 g

OLD SCHOOL SUGAR COOKIES



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Provided by Duff Goldman

Categories     dessert

Time 2h

Yield 36 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 22

6 sticks (3 cups) butter, softened
2 cups sugar
1 tablespoon lemon zest
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 teaspoons baking powder
4 extra-large eggs plus 1 egg yolk
3 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for flouring
2 cups cake flour
Royal Icing (with egg whites), recipe follows, for decorating
Royal Icing (with meringue powder), recipe follows, for decorating
Royal Icing (with water), recipe follows, for decorating
Your favorite sprinkles or other edible candy, for decorating
4 cups powdered sugar (approximately)
3 extra-large pasteurized egg whites
1 teaspoon lemon juice
4 cups powdered sugar (approximately)
3 tablespoons meringue powder
5 to 7 tablespoons water
4 cups royal icing powder
1/2 cup water
Food coloring, optional

Steps:

  • In a big bowl, combine the butter, sugar, lemon zest, salt and vanilla and mix until smooth and fluffy. Stir in the baking powder, taking care to mix well. Add the eggs and egg yolk and stir well. Add the flours and gently stir until a smooth ball forms. Wrap the dough in plastic and put in the fridge for at least 1 hour.
  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F and line a baking sheet (or sheets) with parchment paper (no cooking spray).
  • On a floured surface, roll out tennis ball-size pieces of dough to about 1/4 inch thick and cut out the shapes you want. Lay them on the prepared baking sheet, leaving at least 1/4 inch between each cookie.
  • Bake for 8 minutes, or until lightly golden. Let the cookies cool on a wire rack, then decorate them however you like with Royal Icing and your favorite sprinkles.
  • Using a stand mixer and the whisk attachment, whip most of the powdered sugar with most of the other ingredients. Whip for 5 to 8 minutes, or until the royal icing holds its shape and is bright white (not translucent). If it is too soft, add more powdered sugar. If it is too stiff, add a bit more liquid, drop by drop. If you are using only one color, add a few drops of the color at this point and keep whipping until you have the shade you want; otherwise, proceed to the next step.
  • To store royal icing, the ideal way is to scrape it out of the bowl and into a plastic, disposable piping bag, then leave it at room temperature. Don't cut the bag until you're ready to use the royal icing, and don't overfill the bag--you want enough room to tie the back of the bag off to keep the royal icing airtight. If any air comes into contact with the royal icing, it gets hard and that part of the icing is useless. Never attempt to mix the hard bits back into the royal icing--you'll ruin the whole batch. The other accepted method of storing royal icing is to scrape it into a plastic or ceramic bowl, and cover it with a wet paper towel. This method works, but it wastes both paper towels and royal icing. It's also just annoying. When you're piping small designs, you want to use very small parchment piping bags. It's easy to stick the nose of a large piping bag into a smaller one and extract exactly how much you'll need. When the icing is in a bowl, you have to use a spoon to get it out. The spoon is difficult to get into a piping bag, and you'll keep using spoons and wasting royal icing. Get with the times people. Do it right and don't waste food.

BEST-EVER SUGAR COOKIES



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What makes these cookies the best ever? A delicious cream cheese dough flavored with vanilla, almond and a hint of nutmeg that's wonderfully easy to work with. The adorable decorations don't hurt, either! -Christy Hinrichs, Parkville, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup butter, softened
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 cup sugar
1 large egg yolk, room temperature
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
ICING:
3-3/4 cups confectioners' sugar
1/3 cup water
4 teaspoons meringue powder
Assorted colors of liquid food coloring

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream the butter, cream cheese and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg yolk and extracts. Combine the flour, salt, baking soda and nutmeg; gradually add to creamed mixture. Cover and refrigerate for 3 hours or until easy to handle., On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough to 1/8-in. thickness. Cut with floured 2-1/2-in. cookie cutters. , Place 1-in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 375° until edges begin to brown, 8-10 minutes. Cool for 2 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely., For icing, in a small bowl, combine the confectioners' sugar, water and meringue powder; beat on low speed just until combined. Beat on high until soft peaks form, 4 minutes. Cover icing with damp paper towels or plastic wrap between uses., Working quickly, spread or pipe icing over cookies; let dry at room temperature for several hours or until firm. Use small new paintbrushes or toothpicks and food coloring to make designs on the cookies. Let stand until set. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 116 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 16mg cholesterol, Sodium 66mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

THE SOFTEST SUGAR COOKIES EVER RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, unsalted butter, granulated sugar, egg, sour cream, vanilla extract, unsalted butter, powdered sugar, milk, food coloring, sprinkles

Provided by Julie Klink

Categories     Desserts

Yield 24 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
¾ cup granulated sugar
1 egg
½ cup sour cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
2 cups powdered sugar
2 tablespoons milk
food coloring, for decorating
sprinkles, for decorating

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, whisk the flour, baking soda, and salt to combine.
  • In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar together with an electric hand mixer until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Add the egg and mix until fully incorporated. Add the sour cream and vanilla and mix until creamy. Add the flour mixture, a third at a time, until fully combined.
  • Lightly flour a work surface and turn out the dough. Press the dough together into a disc and wrap in plastic wrap. Chill for 1 hour in the refrigerator.
  • Preheat the oven to 300˚F (150˚C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Remove the plastic wrap from the dough and lightly flour a work surface. Roll out the dough to about ½-inch thick. Cut out circles using a glass or cookie cutter.
  • Transfer the cookies to the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 1 inch in between cookies. Bake for 8 minutes, until the cookie bottoms are golden brown and the tops are pale. Let the cookies cool on a wire rack.
  • Make the frosting: in a large bowl, beat the butter with an electric hand mixer until fluffy. Sift in the powdered sugar and mix until incorporated. Add the milk and continue to beat until the frosting is smooth and velvety. Add food coloring, if desired.
  • Frost the cooled cookies and decorate as you wish.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 240 calories, Carbohydrate 29 grams, Fat 12 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 2 grams, Sugar 16 grams

HOW TO MAKE THE BEST SUGAR COOKIES RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: unsalted butter, granulated sugar, cream cheese, large egg, large egg yolks, McCormick® vanilla extract, McCormick® almond extract, kosher salt, all purpose flour, baking powder, cream of tartar, powdered sugar, kosher salt, vanilla extract, gel food coloring, water, pasteurized egg white

Provided by Scott Loitsch

Categories     Desserts

Yield 12 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 17

24 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
1 ½ cups granulated sugar
3 tablespoons cream cheese, softened
1 large egg
2 large egg yolks
1 teaspoon McCormick® vanilla extract
½ teaspoon McCormick® almond extract
1 teaspoon kosher salt
3 ½ cups all purpose flour, plus more for dusting
½ teaspoon baking powder
2 teaspoons cream of tartar
4 cups powdered sugar
½ teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
gel food coloring, of your choice
water, as needed
¼ cup pasteurized egg white

Steps:

  • Make the cookie dough: In a large bowl, cream together the butter, sugar, and cream cheese with an electric hand mixer on high speed for about 5 minutes, until fluffy and the sugar is mostly dissolved. Scrape down the bowl as needed to evenly beat the mixture.
  • Add the egg, egg yolks, vanilla, and almond extract and mix well, scraping down the sides of the bowl.
  • Add the salt, then sift the flour, baking powder, and cream of tartar into the bowl and fold to incorporate some of the flour. Then beat on low speed, just until incorporated and the dough comes together.
  • Shape the dough into a flat disc and wrap tightly in plastic wrap. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, or up to 3-4 days.
  • When ready to bake the cookies, preheat the oven to 350˚F (180˚C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Remove the dough from the fridge and let sit at room temperature for a few minutes to soften slightly.
  • On a lightly floured surface, roll out the cookie dough with a rolling pin to ¼-inch (6mm) thick.
  • Dip cookie cutters of your choice in some extra flour and cut out shapes from the dough. Gather any excess dough into a ball and chill in the fridge to firm, then re-roll and cut out more cookies. Place the cookies on the prepared baking sheet and chill for at least 20 minutes to ensure they hold their shapes.
  • Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges just barely start to turn golden brown. Cool completely on a wire rack before decorating with royal icing or frosting.
  • To make the royal icing, sift the powdered sugar into a large bowl and add the salt. On one side of the bowl, add the vanilla and egg whites.
  • Where you added the liquids, begin whisking the powdered sugar into the liquids, gathering a bit more as you whisk to prevent lumps from forming, until all of the powdered sugar is incorporated. Add food coloring, if desired, and whisk to incorporate. You can divide the icing into smaller bowls to make more than one color. At this point, the icing should be a good consistency for piping borders. If you'd like the frosting to be looser to flood or dip your cookies, add a few tablespoons of water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until it reaches your desired consistency.
  • Decorate the cookies as desired.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 610 calories, Carbohydrate 86 grams, Fat 27 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 6 grams, Sugar 58 grams

SOFT SUGAR COOKIES V



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These cookies, which contain sour cream, are the softest sugar cookies ever! I find that if I roll them a little thick and do not overbake, they are best and stay moist. Use whatever cookie cutters that suit the occasion!

Provided by Eileen Sieger

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Sugar Cookies

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 cup butter, softened
1 ½ cups white sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup sour cream

Steps:

  • Sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and nutmeg; set aside. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until smooth. Beat in the egg, vanilla and sour cream until well blended. Stir in the sifted ingredients. Wrap dough in plastic wrap and chill overnight.
  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough out to 1/4 inch in thickness. Cut into desired shapes with cookie cutters. Place cookies 1 1/2 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheets.
  • Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 103 calories, Carbohydrate 14.3 g, Cholesterol 15.1 mg, Fat 4.5 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 1.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 75 mg, Sugar 6.3 g

FLUFFY SUGAR COOKIES



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These are a classic of my Gram B's. I'm pretty sure I'm the only one in the family that has the recipe & makes them. It would be a shame to let it end with me!

Provided by Missysioux

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 20m

Yield 30 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 egg yolk
1 egg white, beaten until stiff
1/2 cup sour milk
1 cup soft butter
1/2 cup white sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar

Steps:

  • Cream together butter, sugars, egg yolk and sour milk (I add 1 tbsp of sour cream to milk and whisk).
  • Mix dry ingredients.
  • Mix dry ingredients into creamed butter mixture.
  • Fold stiffened egg white into batter.
  • Drop batter onto cookie sheets 1 inch apart. sprinkle with additional sugar or cinnamon-sugar mixture, if desired.
  • Bake at 375°F for 8-10 minutes.

THE BEST FLUFFY SUGAR COOKIES



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With a super soft, cake-like texture, these cookies are bakery-level delicious. Top with creamy buttercream and decorate with festive sprinkles to customize to any holiday or occasion! Makes 18-24 thick sugar cookies.

Provided by Melissa Rose

Categories     Dessert

Time 3m

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon almond extract*
1/2 cup sour cream
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon baking soda
3 cups all purpose flour
1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1.5 teaspoon almond extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 cups powdered sugar

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream together butter, granulated sugar, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and almond extract for 1 minute.
  • Mix in sour cream, eggs, and baking soda and mix until combined.
  • One cup at a time, slowly add in the flour and mix on low speed until flour is incorporated. Dough will be on the sticky side.
  • Form dough into a large ball and place on flour-covered surface. Knead dough for 1 minute until it forms a smooth, solid ball and is no longer sticky to the touch. You will likely need to sprinkle about 1 tablespoon flour on top to help it not be sticky. If dough is still too sticky, refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  • Using a rolling pin, roll dough between 3/8-1/2" inch thick. Using a 2.5 inch diameter circle cookie cutter, cut out circles and place on a parchment-covered cookie sheet. If dough is sticking to your cookie cutter, dip the cookie cutter in flour between each cut.* See notes below for alternative to rolling pin.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 8-10 minutes, or until the center no longer looks wet and doughy. Allow to cool completely before frosting.
  • Buttercream Frosting: In a large bowl, whip butter on high speed for 1 minute until light and fluffy. Add vanilla extract, almond extract, and salt. On low speed, begin adding in powdered sugar 1/2 cup at a time until all is incorporated. Beat on high speed for 2-3 minutes until fluffy and creamy.Spread on top of cookies or place frosting in a large piping bag with a large round tip.
  • See notes for storing tips.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 346 kcal, Carbohydrate 45 g, Protein 3 g, Fat 17 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, Cholesterol 62 mg, Sodium 153 mg, Sugar 29 g, TransFat 1 g, Fiber 1 g, UnsaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 serving

BEST EVER FLUFFY SUGAR COOKIES



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My friend would absolutely kill me if she knew I was putting this online. It took me 3 years to get this from her. They are so moist and almost cake like, I think this has to do with the amount of sugar. I dont even like sugar cookies but these are my second favorite cookie (my first is always the pumpkin chip cookies that my grandmother made).

Provided by Nicoleg

Categories     Dessert

Time P1DT15m

Yield 4 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 cups butter, softened to room temp
1 1/2 cups sugar
4 eggs, beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon lemon extract
1 teaspoon almond extract
5 cups flour
1 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg

Steps:

  • Cream butter and sugar in a large mixing bowl. Add eggs and extracts; mix well. In a separate bowl combine flour, tartar, salt, baking soda and nutmeg. Gradually add flour mixture to wet ingredients blending thoroughly. Place dough in greased bowl and refrigerate overnight. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Roll out dough on floured surface, cut with cookie cutters and bake on greased cookie sheet for 10-15 minutes or until golden brown on bottom.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1554.9, Fat 75.7, SaturatedFat 45.6, Cholesterol 394.5, Sodium 1012.1, Carbohydrate 195.6, Fiber 4.3, Sugar 76.1, Protein 23.2

Tips:

  • Use softened butter for easy creaming and a light, fluffy texture.
  • Chill the dough before rolling and cutting to prevent spreading.
  • Roll the dough to an even thickness for uniform baking.
  • Use cookie cutters in various shapes and sizes to create visually appealing cookies.
  • Bake the cookies until the edges are just starting to brown for the perfect texture.
  • Allow the cookies to cool completely before frosting or decorating to prevent smudging.

Conclusion:

With the right ingredients, techniques, and attention to detail, you can create mouthwatering sugar cookies that are both visually appealing and incredibly delicious. Experiment with different flavors, decorations, and frostings to find your perfect combination. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a beginner, these tips and recipes will guide you towards creating unforgettable sugar cookies that will delight your taste buds and bring joy to your kitchen. Happy baking!

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