Best 5 Smooth Sailing Sugar Cookies Recipes

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Welcome to the world of smooth sailing sugar cookies, a culinary delight that promises an irresistible combination of crisp edges, a soft and chewy center, and a delectable sweetness. Embark on a sugary adventure as we dive deep into the secrets of creating the perfect batch of these classic treats. Through careful ingredient selection, precise measurements, and a touch of culinary finesse, we'll guide you towards a baking triumph that will leave your taste buds singing for more. So, gather your aprons, preheat your ovens, and let's set sail on a voyage of cookie-making magic.

Let's cook with our recipes!

SMOOTH SAILING SUGAR COOKIES



Smooth Sailing Sugar Cookies image

With a fresh breeze, my longtime-favorite sugar cookie recipe got under way on a new track. I cut out sailboats and frisky fish, frosting them brightly for the nautical gathering. My guests ate their limit! -Martha Conaway, Pataskala, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield about 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup sugar
1 egg
2 tablespoons milk
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
FROSTING:
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla or almond extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 to 2 tablespoons milk
Food coloring, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until smooth. Beat in the egg, milk and vanilla. Combine flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or until easy to handle. , On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough to 1/8-in. thickness. Cut with cookie cutters of your choice. Place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Bake at 375° for 5-8 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool. , In a small bowl, combine the confectioners' sugar, extract, salt and enough milk to achieve spreading consistency. Add food coloring if desired. Frost cookies; decorate as desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 172 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 30mg cholesterol, Sodium 172mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

THE SOFTEST SUGAR COOKIES EVER RECIPE BY TASTY



The Softest Sugar Cookies Ever Recipe by Tasty image

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

SMOOTH SAILING SUGAR COOKIES



Smooth Sailing Sugar Cookies image

With a fresh breeze, my longtime-favorite sugar cookie recipe got under way on a new track. I cut out sailboats and frisky fish, frosting them brightly for the nautical gathering. My guests ate their limit! -Martha Conaway, Pataskala, Ohio

Provided by Allrecipes Member

Time 35m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup butter (no substitutes), softened
¾ cup sugar
1 egg
2 tablespoons milk
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup confectioners' sugar
½ teaspoon vanilla or almond extract
¼ teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon milk
1 teaspoon Food coloring

Steps:

  • In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add egg, milk and vanilla. Combine flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture. Chill for 1 hour or until easy to handle.
  • On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough to 1/8-in. thickness. Cut with cookie cutters of your choice. Place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Bake at 375 degrees F for 5-8 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine sugar, extract, salt and enough milk to achieve spreading consistency. Add food coloring if desired. Frost cookies; decorate as desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 173.4 calories, Carbohydrate 23.4 g, Cholesterol 28.2 mg, Fat 8.1 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 139.7 mg, Sugar 11.3 g

THE BEST SOFT AND CHEWY SUGAR COOKIES YOU WILL EVER MAKE!!



The Best Soft and Chewy Sugar Cookies You Will Ever Make!! image

I make this sugar cookie recipe every Christmas with my family. My mom is a teacher, and she had a baker's daughter many years ago. The baker made these for a class party, and my mom loved them so much that she shared her recipe. The trick is not to overcook them. I always use almond extract because I think it gives a better flavor. I have also made them with royal icing, and they tasted equally delicious. It is all your personal preference. This recipe does make a lot of cookies, depending on how big you cut them, but they always go really fast. This recipe makes a soft, tender dough. The dough initially is sticky, so add flour as you roll them out- but remember, the more flour you add and the more you mix them, the tougher the dough. Enjoy them!

Provided by History Teacher

Categories     Dessert

Time 4h8m

Yield 4-5 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups sugar
1 cup shortening
1 cup sour cream
3 eggs
1/2 teaspoon almond extract or 1 teaspoon vanilla
5 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Cream sugar and shortning. Add sour cream, eggs, and almond/vanilla. Mix well.
  • In a separate bowl, mix flour, baking soda, and salt.
  • Add to creamed mixture until well blended. Remember, the more you mix, the tougher your dough will be.
  • Chill for a few hours (at least 3-4). The dough will be soft and slightly sticky.
  • Roll out (I use a floured pastry cloth), and cut with a cookie cutter. Flour cutter between each cookie to prevent sticking.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 8-10 minutes. Cookies shouldn't be brown, just done to the touch.
  • FROSTING- See ingredients below.
  • 2 lbs. powdered sugar 1 cup shortening 1/2 cup water 1/2 teaspoon almond extract.
  • Just mix ingredients until smooth.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1574.9, Fat 67.7, SaturatedFat 20.8, Cholesterol 169.4, Sodium 708.8, Carbohydrate 221.2, Fiber 4.2, Sugar 102.4, Protein 22

SMOOTH SAILING SUGAR COOKIES



Smooth Sailing Sugar Cookies image

With a fresh breeze, my longtime-favorite sugar cookie recipe got under way on a new track. I cut out sailboats and frisky fish, frosting them brightly for the nautical gathering. My guests ate their limit! -Martha Conaway, Pataskala, Ohio

Provided by Allrecipes Member

Time 35m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup butter (no substitutes), softened
¾ cup sugar
1 egg
2 tablespoons milk
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup confectioners' sugar
½ teaspoon vanilla or almond extract
¼ teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon milk
1 teaspoon Food coloring

Steps:

  • In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add egg, milk and vanilla. Combine flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture. Chill for 1 hour or until easy to handle.
  • On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough to 1/8-in. thickness. Cut with cookie cutters of your choice. Place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Bake at 375 degrees F for 5-8 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine sugar, extract, salt and enough milk to achieve spreading consistency. Add food coloring if desired. Frost cookies; decorate as desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 173.4 calories, Carbohydrate 23.4 g, Cholesterol 28.2 mg, Fat 8.1 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 139.7 mg, Sugar 11.3 g

Tips:

  • Chill the dough: This will help the cookies keep their shape and prevent them from spreading too much in the oven.
  • Use parchment paper: This will prevent the cookies from sticking to the baking sheet and make cleanup a breeze.
  • Don't overmix the dough: Overmixing will make the cookies tough.
  • Bake the cookies until the edges are just starting to brown: Overbaking will make the cookies dry and crumbly.
  • Let the cookies cool completely before decorating: This will help the frosting set properly.

Conclusion:

Sugar cookies are a classic treat that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are easy to make and can be decorated in endless ways, making them perfect for any occasion. Whether you are a seasoned baker or a beginner, these tips will help you make perfect sugar cookies every time. So what are you waiting for? Get baking!

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