Perfect sugar cookie recipe that is delicious. It is perfect to use for holiday cookies because they are light and tasty without being heavy or tough. The best recipe for cut-out cookies.
This is my go to recipe for all holiday cookies. Decorating Christmas cookies is a family tradition. I use a muffin pan to divide out the different color icing, sprinkles, and other decorating items. Here is a muffin pan I personally love and it's easy to clean. Here are some cookie cutters to get you into the spirit (Easter, Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas). I love getting my kids involved in holiday preparations and they absolutely love to eat them! I'm pretty sure more icing goes into their mouths than on the cookies, but it's the memories that count.
Tip: It is best to bake the cookies the day before you plan to decorate. Get the kids involved and pretend you are on your own cooking show. This will give you time to allow the cookies to fully cool without little eyes (or hands) trying to get to them. It is best to allow the cookies to fully cool on the baking sheet to avoid any cookies breaking while they are still hot.
Best Sugar Cookie Recipe Ever!
Ingredients:
This recipe will make around 3 dozen cookies.
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1 large egg, room temperature
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons of baking powder
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1 teaspoon of salt
Directions:
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
In the large bowl with a mixer, cream together butter and powdered sugar, and mix until the butter is light in color and well blended.
Mix in the egg and vanilla.
Blend in flour, baking powder, and salt.
Mix until the dough forms a ball, on medium speed.
Roll out cookie dough in between wax paper sheets, or lightly floured surface.
Roll out cookie dough to a quarter inch thick.
Dip cookie cutter into flour and press evenly onto cookie dough, then transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet.
Bake in a well preheated oven at 400 degrees for 7-9 minutes, until the cookies are golden to the bottom but the tops are not browned yet.
Cool completely before icing.
Leave a comment below and share your own experience in preparing this recipe. Cooking in the kitchen can always be messy with little ones, but remember the most important part is to have fun! This is a great opportunity to unleash your creative spirits and let your kids make green reindeer and decorate Santa with a purple coat. The more creative, the better!
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