SUGARBELLE'S PERFECT SUGAR COOKIES
This recipe is from sweetsugarbelle.com. This is a great recipe to use for cookies you plan to decorate with royal icing. There's little to no cracking on the top, and in her words, "the end result is a smooth flat cookie that makes a wonderful base for decorating." This recipe is "meant to create a lighter, softer cookie"....
Provided by Jenni K
Categories Cookies
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- 1. Cream together softened butter and confectioner's sugar. Crack the egg into a separate bowl, and add the flavoring. Add that to the butter sugar mixture and mix until the egg is thoroughly incorporated.
- 2. In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt, then add little by little to the mixture. **You can tell the dough is ready when most of it sticks to the paddle. When you touch it, it has a little give, but does not stick to your fingers. The dough will stiffen up as it rests, so wait 5-10 minutes before working with it.**
- 3. Roll out on parchment to about 1/4 an inch thick, use flour for dusting as necessary. Then, cut your shapes. Remove the extra around your cookies and transfer your cookies on the parchment paper to a baking sheet.
- 4. Bake at 400 degrees for 7-8 minutes until tops appear dry rather than shiny. Do not brown. Freshy baked cookies will be slightly fragile. If you can, let them cool for 4+ hours before moving them into an airtight container.
- 5. About this recipe: -Day-old cookies make easier decorating . They are less likely to leach oil back into your icing if they have had a day or two to "dry out". They are still soft, however. -The dough DOES NOT need to be refrigerated. -Do NOT soften your butter in the microwave. Take it out of the fridge, and it will be ready in about 2-3 hours. Or cut it into smaller pieces, and it will be ready in about 30-45 minutes. -Baking times are approximate. Watch them the first few times you bake them. Do not over bake. If the cookies are browning you have gone too far. -Start with with 2 1/2 cups of flour. Add another 1/4 of a cup if the dough seems too sticky.
- 6. -The recipe doubles well. -This dough can be flavored any way you like. -The cookies freeze well. -This recipe does spread a little. If you don't like that add a little flour. -If you don't like salt, leave it out altogether. -If you only have salted butter, use that and reduce the salt.
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Elijah Kanyanja
[email protected]These cookies are the perfect way to show someone you care. They're delicious and they always put a smile on my face.
Rana Umar Farooq
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe. These cookies are a lifesaver when I need a quick and easy dessert.
Leoleonardo Arbaiza
[email protected]These cookies are so versatile. I've used them to make sandwiches, ice cream sandwiches, and even cake pops.
Michelle Fantini
[email protected]I made these cookies for my kids and they loved them. They're the perfect after-school snack.
Paul East
[email protected]These cookies are the perfect balance of sweet and savory. I love the addition of the almond extract.
Delijah Mitchell
[email protected]I love these cookies! They're so simple to make and they always turn out perfectly.
Ruben Lopez
[email protected]These cookies are a staple in my household. I make them all the time and they're always a hit.
RingTone Sukeys (kc9ja)
[email protected]I've been baking for years and these are some of the best sugar cookies I've ever made. They're so soft and chewy, and the flavor is amazing.
Ayan gaming YT
[email protected]These cookies are the perfect treat for any occasion. They're delicious, easy to make, and always a crowd-pleaser.
Eba Victor
[email protected]I made these cookies for a bake sale and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them!
Mahar Qasim
[email protected]These cookies were easy to make and turned out perfectly. I love the fact that they're not too sweet, so I can enjoy them without feeling guilty.
Helena Camargo Ocanha Lorca
[email protected]I've tried many sugar cookie recipes over the years, but this one is by far the best. The cookies are so light and fluffy, and they have a wonderful flavor.
Bhagwan jha
[email protected]These cookies were a hit with my family and friends! They're soft, chewy, and have the perfect amount of sweetness. I'll definitely be making them again.