SUGAR COOKIES

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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 3h45m

Yield about 5 dozen cookies

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 large egg
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, slightly soft
1/2 cup granulated sugar
3 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
1/4 teaspoon fine salt
2 cups all-purpose flour, plus as needed
1 cup confectioners' sugar
About 1 tablespoon milk
Food coloring, if desired
Sprinkles, candies, colored sugar as desired

Steps:

  • Whisk the egg and vanilla in a small bowl and set aside.
  • With a hand held mixer in a large bowl, cream the butter until fluffy. Scrape down the sides of the bowl with a rubber spatula, add both sugars, and continue beating until light, 2 to 3 minutes. Scrape the sides of the bowl again, if needed, then add the egg mixture, beating for about 1 minute. Sift the salt with the flour. Reduce the mixer to a low speed and then add the flour mixture, mixing just until blended.
  • Turn the dough out of the bowl. Divide the dough in half and place each half between 2 pieces of lightly floured parchment or waxed paper. Use a rolling pin to flatten the dough into a disk about 1/4-inch thick. Slide the dough/parchment sheet onto a flat cookie sheet, or on the back of a rimmed baking sheet. Refrigerate until firm, about 2 hours or overnight.
  • Evenly space the racks in the oven and preheat to 325 degrees F. Place 1 disk of the cookie dough on a clean work surface and peel off the top sheet of paper. Cut cookies with a 1 1/2-inch round or a decorative shaped cookie cutter directly on the parchment. Use a spatula to transfer the cookies to a parchment-lined or non-stick baking sheet, spacing them about 1-inch apart. Repeat with other sheet of dough. Any excess dough can be re-rolled, refrigerated, and cut.
  • Bake until the edges of the cookies are a light golden, about 15 minutes. Transfer cookies to a rack to cool.
  • For decorating: Whisk the confectioners' sugar with just enough milk to make a thick icing. Transfer icing to a small plastic bag. Press the icing into a corner of the bag and snip off the corner with scissors to make a small opening. Gently press the icing onto the cookie to make a simple pattern. Decorate as desired. Set aside for about 1 hour to let the icing harden.
  • Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
  • Walnut Orange Variation: Add 3/4 teaspoon grated zest of orange with the sugar, and 2/3 cup finely chopped walnuts with the flour.
  • Pecan-Cinnamon Variation: Mix 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon with the flour, and add 2/3 cup finely chopped pecans with the flour. Sprinkle the tops of the cookies before baking with a mixture of 2 tablespoons granulated sugar and 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon.
  • Almond Variation: Reduce the vanilla extract to 1 teaspoon and add 1/2 teaspoon pure almond extract. Add 3/4 cup chopped toasted sliced almonds to the dough with the flour. If desired, for decoration, brush the tops of the unbaked cookies with some egg white and press a few un-toasted almond slices onto the top of each cookie prior to baking.

Melvin Porter
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These cookies are the perfect holiday treat.


Idrees King
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I love the way these cookies taste with a glass of cold milk.


james connor
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These cookies are so easy to make, even my kids can help.


Palesa Mpholo
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I've been making these cookies for years and they're always a crowd-pleaser.


Qamar it zaman
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These cookies are a hit with my family and friends. They always ask me to make them.


Soul Chimese1
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's the best sugar cookie recipe I've ever tried.


Serenity Richey
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These cookies are perfect for any occasion. I've made them for birthdays, holidays, and even just because.


AAqib Balouch
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I love that this recipe doesn't require any chilling time. I can make these cookies whenever I get a craving.


Sagar Arman
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These cookies are a great way to use up leftover egg whites.


Alina ajmal
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I've tried many sugar cookie recipes, but this one is my favorite. The cookies are always soft and fluffy.


Vincent Heenandez
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These cookies are the perfect balance of sweet and chewy. I love the way they melt in my mouth.


Afjal Hasan
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I love how easy these cookies are to make. I can whip up a batch in no time.


Laddu Hossain
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These are my go-to sugar cookie recipe. They're always a crowd-pleaser.


Elianna Myers
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I made these cookies for a bake sale and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.


Liton Akon
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These sugar cookies are the best! They're so easy to make and they always turn out perfect. I love that they're not too sweet, and they have a nice, chewy texture.


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