Indulge in the sweet delight of Sheila's Sugar Cookies, a timeless classic that has filled homes with warmth and joy for generations. Experience the perfect balance of crisp edges and soft centers as you bite into these delectable cookies. With just a few simple ingredients and a sprinkle of love, you can create a batch of these scrumptious treats that will leave your family and friends craving more. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting your culinary journey, this guide will lead you step-by-step through the process of crafting these unforgettable cookies. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's embark on a delightful baking adventure together.
Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!
SHIELA'S SUGAR COOKIES
The best sugar cookie I have ever had. The frosting recipe is included. If you prefer, use vanilla extract in place of the lemon juice.
Provided by MICHELLE BUSSEY
Categories Desserts Cookies Sugar Cookies
Time 1h15m
Yield 48
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.
- In a large bowl, cream together the 1 cup margarine, shortening, white sugar and 1 cup confectioners' sugar until smooth. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in 1 teaspoon lemon juice. Combine the flour, baking soda, cream of tartar and salt; gradually stir into the creamed mixture. 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 prepared 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.
- To make frosting, combine the 3 cups confectioners' sugar, 1/4 cup margarine and 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice in a medium bowl. Mix until smooth, adding milk 1 tablespoon at a time until frosting has reached its desired consistency.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 182.2 calories, Carbohydrate 23.6 g, Cholesterol 7.8 mg, Fat 9.3 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 1.6 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 133.1 mg, Sugar 14.4 g
HOW TO MAKE THE BEST SUGAR COOKIES RECIPE BY TASTY
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
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
THE SOFTEST SUGAR COOKIES EVER RECIPE BY TASTY
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
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
SUGAR COOKIES
This sugar cookie dates back to a Swedish woman born in 1877! Her daughter, Esther Davis, shared the recipe with me and she came up with all the exact measurements, since the original cookies were mixed by feel and taste. These are my favorite cookies and I hope they'll become yours as well. -Helen Wallis, Vancouver, Washington
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 40m
Yield 5 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. Cream butter, shortening and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in egg and vanilla. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder and baking soda; gradually beat into creamed mixture., Shape into 1-in. balls. Roll in additional sugar. Place on greased baking sheets; flatten with a glass. Bake until set, 10-12 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 60 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 28mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.
DARIA'S BEST-EVER SUGAR COOKIES
After years of searching for the best sugar cookie recipe, believe me, this is it! Almond paste gives a hint of great flavor to these moist cookies with a subtle crunch. -Daria Burcar, Rochester, Michigan
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 2h10m
Yield about 13-1/2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large bowl, beat almond paste and egg yolks until crumbly. Add butter, sugar and salt; beat until light and fluffy. Gradually add flour and mix well. Divide into four portions; shape each into a ball, then flatten into a disk. Wrap in plastic and refrigerate 1-2 hours or until easy to handle., Preheat oven to 375°. On a lightly floured surface, roll one portion of dough to 1/4-in. thickness. Cut with a floured 2-1/2-in. cookie cutter. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Repeat with remaining dough., Bake 6-8 minutes or until edges begin to brown. Cool 2 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely., For frosting, beat confectioners' sugar, meringue powder and water until fluffy, about 5 minutes. Color frosting if desired. Frost cookies; decorate with coarse sugar and sprinkles if desired. Let stand until set. Store in an airtight container.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 55 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 25mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.
SHIELA'S SUGAR COOKIES
The best sugar cookie I have ever had. The frosting recipe is included. If you prefer, use vanilla extract in place of the lemon juice.
Provided by Michelle B
Categories Sugar Cookies
Time 1h15m
Yield 48
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.
- In a large bowl, cream together the 1 cup margarine, shortening, white sugar and 1 cup confectioners' sugar until smooth. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in 1 teaspoon lemon juice. Combine the flour, baking soda, cream of tartar and salt; gradually stir into the creamed mixture. 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 prepared 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.
- To make frosting, combine the 3 cups confectioners' sugar, 1/4 cup margarine and 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice in a medium bowl. Mix until smooth, adding milk 1 tablespoon at a time until frosting has reached its desired consistency.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 182.2 calories, Carbohydrate 23.6 g, Cholesterol 7.8 mg, Fat 9.3 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 1.6 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 133.1 mg, Sugar 14.4 g
LILA'S SUGAR COOKIES
Make and share this Lila's Sugar Cookies recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Sadies Cook
Categories Dessert
Time 30m
Yield 36 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cream the white sugar, butter, powdered sugar, and crisco. Add in egg and vanilla.
- Add in flour, baking soda, and cream tartar.
- Roll into balls. Place on pan and press with glass coated with sugar.
- Bake 350 to 375 for 10 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 96.1, Fat 5.6, SaturatedFat 2.5, Cholesterol 12.7, Sodium 37.8, Carbohydrate 10.5, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 4.5, Protein 1
SHIELA'S SUGAR COOKIES
The best sugar cookie I have ever had. The frosting recipe is included. If you prefer, use vanilla extract in place of the lemon juice.
Provided by Michelle B
Categories Sugar Cookies
Time 1h15m
Yield 48
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.
- In a large bowl, cream together the 1 cup margarine, shortening, white sugar and 1 cup confectioners' sugar until smooth. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in 1 teaspoon lemon juice. Combine the flour, baking soda, cream of tartar and salt; gradually stir into the creamed mixture. 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 prepared 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.
- To make frosting, combine the 3 cups confectioners' sugar, 1/4 cup margarine and 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice in a medium bowl. Mix until smooth, adding milk 1 tablespoon at a time until frosting has reached its desired consistency.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 182.2 calories, Carbohydrate 23.6 g, Cholesterol 7.8 mg, Fat 9.3 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 1.6 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 133.1 mg, Sugar 14.4 g
SHIELA'S SUGAR COOKIES
The best sugar cookie I have ever had. The frosting recipe is included. If you prefer, use vanilla extract in place of the lemon juice.
Provided by Michelle B
Categories Sugar Cookies
Time 1h15m
Yield 48
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.
- In a large bowl, cream together the 1 cup margarine, shortening, white sugar and 1 cup confectioners' sugar until smooth. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in 1 teaspoon lemon juice. Combine the flour, baking soda, cream of tartar and salt; gradually stir into the creamed mixture. 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 prepared 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.
- To make frosting, combine the 3 cups confectioners' sugar, 1/4 cup margarine and 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice in a medium bowl. Mix until smooth, adding milk 1 tablespoon at a time until frosting has reached its desired consistency.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 182.2 calories, Carbohydrate 23.6 g, Cholesterol 7.8 mg, Fat 9.3 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 1.6 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 133.1 mg, Sugar 14.4 g
SHIELA'S SUGAR COOKIES
The best sugar cookie I have ever had. The frosting recipe is included. If you prefer, use vanilla extract in place of the lemon juice.
Provided by Michelle B
Categories Sugar Cookies
Time 1h15m
Yield 48
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.
- In a large bowl, cream together the 1 cup margarine, shortening, white sugar and 1 cup confectioners' sugar until smooth. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in 1 teaspoon lemon juice. Combine the flour, baking soda, cream of tartar and salt; gradually stir into the creamed mixture. 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 prepared 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.
- To make frosting, combine the 3 cups confectioners' sugar, 1/4 cup margarine and 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice in a medium bowl. Mix until smooth, adding milk 1 tablespoon at a time until frosting has reached its desired consistency.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 182.2 calories, Carbohydrate 23.6 g, Cholesterol 7.8 mg, Fat 9.3 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 1.6 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 133.1 mg, Sugar 14.4 g
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients: Fresh, high-quality ingredients will result in better cookies. Use real butter, not margarine, and pure vanilla extract, not imitation.
- Chill the dough: Chilling the dough before baking helps to prevent the cookies from spreading too much. If you're short on time, you can chill the dough for at least 30 minutes, but chilling it for longer will give you even better results.
- Use a cookie scoop: A cookie scoop is the easiest way to get evenly sized cookies. If you don't have a cookie scoop, you can use a tablespoon, but be sure to level off the dough before scooping it.
- Bake the cookies at the right temperature: The temperature of your oven can make a big difference in the way your cookies turn out. Be sure to preheat your oven to the correct temperature before baking the cookies.
- Don't overbake the cookies: Overbaked cookies are dry and crumbly. Bake the cookies just until they are set around the edges, but still soft in the center.
Conclusion:
Sugar cookies are a classic treat that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With a few simple tips, you can make sugar cookies that are delicious, beautiful, and perfect for any occasion. So next time you're looking for a sweet treat, give these sugar cookie recipes a try. You won't be disappointed!
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