Scarlett’s Best Ever Sugar Cookies
Sugar cookies are believed to have originated in the 1700s in Nazareth, Pennsylvania, when German Protestant settlers created the round, crumbly cookies and called them ‘Nazareth Sugar Cakes’.
This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 60 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 7.
Scarlett’s Best Ever Sugar Cookies
Ingredients
Instructions
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In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
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Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
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In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
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Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
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Divide the dough into two equal portions, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
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Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Roll out the chilled dough on a lightly floured surface to about 1/4-inch thickness.
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Use cookie cutters to cut out desired shapes and transfer them to the prepared baking sheet.
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Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
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Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Decorate with icing or sprinkles, if desired.
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Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Servings 24
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 150kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 7g11%
- Total Carbohydrate 20g7%
- Sugars 12g
- Protein 1g2%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.
