Best 8 Worlds Best Soft Sugar Cookies Recipes

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image

If you're looking for a delicious and easy-to-make soft sugar cookie recipe, you've come to the right place. Soft sugar cookies are a classic comfort food that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They're perfect for a quick snack, a special occasion, or simply as a treat to enjoy with a cup of coffee or tea. With just a few simple ingredients, you can make a batch of soft sugar cookies that will be sure to please everyone.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

WORLD'S BEST SUGAR COOKIES



World's Best Sugar Cookies image

I am so particular about my sugar cookies. Anyway, after trying many different recipes, I have to say I like this one. It was from the Los Angeles Times "My Best Recipe". I have used this recipe for many years now. Please try it out and tell me what you think. These are crispy not the soft kind. The yield is estimated since it depends on how large your cookies are.

Provided by YungB

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 25m

Yield 48 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup butter or 1 cup margarine
1 cup powdered sugar
1 cup granulated sugar
2 eggs
1 cup oil
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/2 teaspoon salt
5 cups flour

Steps:

  • Cream butter with 1 cup powdered sugar and 1 cup granulated sugar.
  • Beat in eggs until smooth.
  • Slowly stir in oil, vanilla, baking soda, cream of tartar, salt and flour.
  • Chill for easy handling.
  • Shape into walnut-size balls. Dip in sugar. Place on baking sheet and press down with the bottom of a glass.
  • Bake at 350 degrees 10 to 12 minutes.
  • Make about 4 dozen.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 150.9, Fat 8.7, SaturatedFat 3.1, Cholesterol 17.9, Sodium 87.6, Carbohydrate 16.7, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 6.7, Protein 1.6

SOFT SUGAR COOKIES IV



Soft Sugar Cookies IV image

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

SOFT SUGAR COOKIES



Soft Sugar Cookies image

A soft and tender version of traditional roll-out sugar cookies--thanks to an extra egg. For a sparkly option, roll the dough in colored sanding sugar.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 1h50m

Yield about 2 dozen cookies

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon fine salt
1 cup sugar, plus more (about 1/3 cup) for rolling
1 1/2 sticks (3/4 cup) unsalted butter, cut into small pieces, at room temperature
2 large eggs, beaten
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Whisk together the flour, baking powder and salt in a small bowl.
  • Beat the sugar and butter with an electric mixer on medium speed in a large bowl until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Beat in the eggs and then the vanilla. Add the flour mixture and beat on medium-low speed until completely incorporated. Scoop out heaping tablespoonfuls of the dough, roll with your hands into balls and refrigerate until firm, about 30 minutes.
  • Position oven racks in the top and bottom thirds of the oven and preheat to 350 degrees F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Put some sugar in a small bowl. Roll the chilled dough balls in the sugar and arrange on the prepared baking sheets about 2 inches apart.
  • Bake until the bottoms and edges are just barely golden and the tops are no longer glossy, 14 to 16 minutes, rotating the baking sheets about halfway through. Let the cookies cool on the sheets for a few minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely. The cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

MICHELLE'S SOFT SUGAR COOKIES



Michelle's Soft Sugar Cookies image

These sugar cookies have won raves from all who have tried them. They are soft and have a light and delicate flavor. They're great for Christmastime cut outs.

Provided by MISSMR94

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Sugar Cookies

Yield 60

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup margarine
1 ½ cups white sugar
3 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons cream of tartar
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Cream the margarine and add the sugar gradually. Beat until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at time, mixing well after each addition.
  • Stir in the vanilla. Add the flour, cream of tartar, baking soda and salt gradually to the creamed mixture, stirring in by hand. Cover and chill dough overnight.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Roll dough out on a floured surface to 1/8 to 1/4 inch thick and cut into your favorite shapes. Place cookies onto the prepared baking sheets.
  • Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 6 to 8 minutes or until cookie has a golden appearance.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 76.7 calories, Carbohydrate 10.7 g, Cholesterol 9.3 mg, Fat 3.3 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 1.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 79.1 mg, Sugar 5.1 g

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

WORLD'S GREATEST SUGAR COOKIES



World's Greatest Sugar Cookies image

These cookies are so great! I love to make them for holidays and decorate with my friends and family. Try with my "Royal Icing" recipe.

Provided by Lubie

Categories     Dessert

Time 29m

Yield 40 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup Crisco
2 cups sugar
2 eggs
2 teaspoons baking powder
6 -8 cups flour
1 cup buttermilk (add soda and let set while mixing other ingredients)
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon flavoring (i.e. vanilla, orange, lemon)
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Cream Crisco and sugar together.
  • Add all other ingredients except flour.
  • Slowly add flour until you can handle it enough to roll out on a floured surface (Dough can also be used for filled cookies).
  • Cut dough with cookie cutters into fun shapes.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F for 8-10 minutes.
  • Don't overcook.
  • They will look pretty lightly colored when done.
  • If they start to brown, you've cooked them too long and they won't be soft.

SOFT SUGAR COOKIES



Soft Sugar Cookies image

These soft cookies are always a hit, so I often stir up a big batch. I usually add food coloring to the frosting to coordinate with the current holiday. -Coleen Walter, Bancroft, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield about 2-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
2 large eggs, room temperature
2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
FROSTING:
1/4 cup butter, softened
3 cups confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon almond extract
2 to 4 tablespoons hot water
Food coloring, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy; beat in extracts and eggs, one at a time. In another bowl, whisk together flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, salt and nutmeg; gradually beat into creamed mixture. , Drop dough by rounded tablespoonfuls 3 in. apart onto parchment-lined baking sheets; flatten slightly with bottom of a glass dipped in sugar. Bake until edges begin to brown, 8-10 minutes. Remove from pan to wire racks; cool completely., For frosting, beat butter, confectioners' sugar, extract and enough water to reach desired consistency. If desired, tint with food coloring. Spread over cookies.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 174 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 33mg cholesterol, Sodium 107mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

SUPER SOFT SUGAR COOKIES



Super Soft Sugar Cookies image

Soft and chewy sugar cookies that come out perfect every time!

Provided by Six Sisters

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 11

3/4 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup granulated sugar
2 eggs
3 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
3 Tablespoons butter, softened
1/2 Tablespoon vanilla extract
3 Tablespoons milk

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar.
  • Mix in eggs and vanilla until combined.
  • Add salt, baking powder and flour and mix until well incorporated.
  • Cover dough bowl with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for one hour.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
  • Roll cookies into 1-inch balls and flatten with the bottom of a drinking glass until 1/4-inch thick.
  • Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until slightly golden brown on the bottom.
  • Let cool completely.
  • In a stand mixer or large mixing bowl, beat together powdered sugar and butter until creamy. Mix in vanilla and milk until smooth.
  • Frost cooled cookies with frosting and top with sprinkles, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Servingsize 1 serving, Calories 1171 kcal, Fat 5 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 2516 mg, Carbohydrate 230 g, Sugar 1 g, Protein 44 mg

Tips:

  • Chill the dough: Chilling the dough before baking helps the cookies hold their shape and prevents them from spreading too much. You should chill the dough for the full amount of time specified in the recipe, or the cookies may not turn out properly.
  • Use parchment paper: Lining your baking sheets with parchment paper will help prevent the cookies from sticking. You can also use a silicone baking mat, but parchment paper is a less expensive option and works just as well.
  • Don't overmix the dough: Overmixing the dough will make the cookies tough. Mix the dough just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Bake the cookies at the right temperature: The temperature of your oven can affect the way the cookies turn out. Be sure to preheat your oven to the correct temperature before baking the cookies.
  • Don't overbake the cookies: Overbaked cookies will be dry and crumbly. Keep an eye on the cookies while they are baking and remove them from the oven as soon as they are done.

Conclusion:

These soft sugar cookies are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for any occasion. With a few simple tips, you can make sure that your cookies turn out perfect every time. So next time you're in the mood for a sweet treat, give these soft sugar cookies a try. You won't be disappointed!

Related Topics