SUGAR COOKIES 2.0
Provided by Alton Brown
Categories dessert
Time 2h
Yield 2 to 3 dozen (depending on shapes)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Sift the flour, baking powder, and salt together into a medium bowl and set aside.
- Place butter and sugar in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Start the mixer on low, then gradually increase the speed to medium and continue to beat, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed, until light and fluffy, 3 to 5 minutes, depending on the temperature of the butter.
- Slow the mixer to low and add the egg, followed by the milk, then return to medium speed and beat until smooth, about 30 seconds. Then, slow the mixer yet again, gradually add the flour, and mix until dough comes together, about 30 more seconds.
- Remove the dough from the bowl and split into two equal portions. Form these into balls, wrap each piece in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 1 hour.
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F with the oven racks in the upper middle and lower middle positions. Line two half sheet pans with parchment paper.
- Use a small strainer or sifter to sprinkle your rolling surface with confectioners' sugar. Remove 1 dough from the refrigerator, place on the sugar-dusted counter, and dust with a little additional sugar. Working quickly (so the butter doesn't have time to melt), roll the dough to a quarter-inch thickness. (I use pastry guides for this.)
- Cut dough into desired shapes and place at least 1 inch apart on the prepared sheet pans. Re-roll the scraps one time and cut into additional cookies. Discard any remaining dough; do not re-roll a second time. (Okay, I admit I eat it raw, but that's me.) Bake both pans of cookies, rotating halfway through baking time, until the cookies are just brown around the edges, about 10 minutes. Remove from oven and cool on the pans for 2 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- While the first batch is baking, roll and cut the second half of the dough. Bake and cool the second batch, then decorate as desired...or don't. Frankly, they're plenty good with no icing at all.
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mohammed Abdu
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my sugar cookies turned out flat and dry. I followed the recipe exactly, so I'm not sure what happened.
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[email protected]These sugar cookies were easy to make and turned out great! I'll definitely be making them again.
Danny Frew
[email protected]I made these sugar cookies for my family and they loved them! They're so soft and chewy.
Md Goffar Rhoman
[email protected]These sugar cookies were a little too sweet for my taste, but they were still good. I would probably use less sugar next time.
Zeshan Khadim
[email protected]I've made these sugar cookies several times and they always turn out perfect. They're my go-to recipe for sugar cookies.
Ovie Ejumedia
[email protected]These sugar cookies were disappointing. The dough was too dry and the cookies were not very flavorful.
MayceighLux Starling
[email protected]I'm not a fan of sugar cookies, but these were actually pretty good. The frosting was especially delicious.
Julius G Varela
[email protected]These sugar cookies were easy to make and turned out great! I'll definitely be making them again.
Danny V
[email protected]I made these sugar cookies for a bake sale and they sold out in no time! Everyone loved them.
Keleish Engelbrecht
[email protected]These sugar cookies were perfect! They were soft and chewy, and the frosting was delicious. I will definitely be making these again.
Kasie Hawes
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my sugar cookies turned out flat and dry. I followed the recipe exactly, so I'm not sure what happened.
Irma Coz
[email protected]These sugar cookies were delicious! I loved the hint of almond extract. I'll definitely be making these again.
Dusty Brossart
[email protected]I made these sugar cookies for my kids' birthday party and they were a huge hit! The kids loved them and I got lots of compliments from the parents. I'll definitely be making these again for their next party.
Rusira Wijerathna
[email protected]These sugar cookies were a little too sweet for my taste. I think I'll try reducing the amount of sugar next time.
HASNAIN GAMING YT
[email protected]I was looking for a sugar cookie recipe that was easy to make and these definitely fit the bill. The dough came together quickly and the cookies baked up perfectly. I'll definitely be making these again.
Nazir Brohi
[email protected]These sugar cookies were amazing! They were so soft and chewy, and the frosting was perfect. I will definitely be making these again.
Godfrey Paul
[email protected]These sugar cookies were just okay. The dough was a little too dry and the cookies were not very flavorful. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.
SnorkelAir
[email protected]These sugar cookies were delicious! The dough was easy to work with and the cookies baked up perfectly. I decorated them with sprinkles and they looked so festive. I'll definitely be making these again soon.
Laiba Abbasi
[email protected]I'm not a huge baker, but these sugar cookies were so simple to make. I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out perfect. I'll definitely be making them again for my next party.
Kasadha Vicky
[email protected]These sugar cookies were a hit at my holiday party! They were so easy to make and tasted delicious. I'll definitely be making them again this year.