Description
Discover the ultimate soft and chewy cutout sugar cookie recipe. This foolproof method yields cookies perfect for rolling, cutting shapes, and decorating, making them ideal for any holiday celebration.
Ingredients
- All-Purpose Flour: 3 cups
- Baking Powder: 1 teaspoon
- Salt: 1/2 teaspoon
- Unsalted Butter, softened: 1 cup (2 sticks)
- Granulated Sugar: 1 1/2 cups
- Eggs: 2 large
- Vanilla Extract: 1 teaspoon
Instructions
- Combine flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl. Whisk together.
- In a separate large bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Divide the dough in half, flatten into discs, wrap, and chill for at least one hour.
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out one dough disc to about 1/4 inch thickness.
- Use cookie cutters to cut out desired shapes. Place shapes onto prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are just barely set.
- Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely before decorating.
Notes
- Chilling the dough is key for cookies that hold their shape well during cutting and baking.
- For best decorating results, allow the cookies to cool completely before applying icing.
- You can substitute almond extract for vanilla for a different flavor profile.
- This dough freezes well; wrap tightly before freezing.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American/Italian Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg