Best 3 Tender Sugar Cookies Recipes

Tender sugar cookies are a classic treat that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are perfect for any occasion, from a simple afternoon snack to a holiday party. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create delicious sugar cookies that are sure to please everyone. The key to making tender sugar cookies is to use the right ingredients and techniques. In this article, we will share some tips and tricks for making the best sugar cookies you've ever tasted. We will also provide a few different recipes so that you can find the perfect one for your taste.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

TENDER CRISP SUGAR COOKIES

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These no-roll sugar cookies are great for the holidays. Children like to shape the cookies into balls and dip them into the sprinkles!

Provided by ETHELMERTZ

Categories Desserts Cookies Sugar Cookies

Time 35m

Yield 60

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 ½ cups butter
1 ½ cups shortening
1 ½ cups white sugar
1 ½ cups confectioners' sugar
4 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
3 eggs
6 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
1 ½ teaspoons cream of tartar
½ teaspoon salt

Steps:

Cream butter, shortening and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Sift dry ingredients, add to creamed mixture; mix to blend.
Shape dough into 1 inch balls. Dip in regular or colored sugar or decorator sprinkles. Place on lightly greased cookie sheet. Flatten slightly with the bottom of a water glass.
Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 10-12 minutes. *Larger cookies bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 172.9 calories, Carbohydrate 18.8 g, Cholesterol 21.5 mg, Fat 10.1 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 1.8 g, SaturatedFat 4.3 g, Sodium 87.4 mg, Sugar 8 g

TENDER ITALIAN SUGAR COOKIES

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These traditional Italian cookies are moist and tender. -Weda Mosellie, Phillipsburg, New Jersey

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

3/4 cup shortening
3/4 cup sugar
3 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
ICING:
1/4 cup milk
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
Food coloring and coarse sugar, optional

Steps:

Preheat oven to 400°. In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Combine flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. , Shape dough into 1-1/2-in. balls. Place 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool., For icing, in a small bowl, combine milk, butter, vanilla and confectioners' sugar until smooth. Tint with food coloring if desired. Dip tops of cookies in icing; allow excess to drip off. Sprinkle with coarse sugar if desired. Place on waxed paper; let stand until set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 136 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 54mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

TENDER SUGAR COOKIES

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Want to simplify your sugar cookies? Roll this buttery dough from our Test Kitchen into balls and dip them into colored sugar before baking.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 5-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

3/4 cup butter-flavored shortening
1-1/2 cups sugar
2 large eggs
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup buttermilk
Colored sugar and/or coarse sugar

Steps:

In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in extracts. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; add to the creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk, beating well after each addition. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours., Roll into 1-in. balls; dip tops in sugar. Place 2 in. apart on parchment-lined baking sheets. Bake at 375° for 9-11 minutes or until lightly browned and tops are cracked. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 61 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 47mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

Tips:

Use high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the taste and texture of your cookies.
Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. This will help to incorporate air into the dough, making the cookies lighter and more tender.
Chill the dough before baking. This will help the cookies to hold their shape and prevent them from spreading too much.
Bake the cookies until the edges are just beginning to brown. Overbaking will make the cookies dry and crumbly.
Let the cookies cool completely before frosting. This will help the frosting to set properly.

Conclusion:

With these tips in mind, you can easily make delicious, tender sugar cookies that will be a hit with everyone. These cookies are perfect for any occasion, from a casual gathering to a holiday party. So next time you're in the mood for something sweet, give these sugar cookies a try.