World’s Best Sugar Cookies
Sugar cookies are a popular treat during holiday seasons, especially Christmas, where they are often decorated with icing and sprinkles.
This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 60 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 9.
World’s Best Sugar Cookies
Ingredients
Instructions
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In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
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In a large bowl, cream together the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
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Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
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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 in half and shape each half into a disk. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets 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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Cut out desired shapes using cookie cutters and place them on the prepared baking sheets.
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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 sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
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In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and milk to make the icing.
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Decorate the cooled cookies with the icing as desired.
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Let the icing set before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 24
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 150kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 7g11%
- Total Carbohydrate 20g7%
- Sugars 12g
- Protein 2g4%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.
