Easy Sugar Cookies For Decorating

Urvashi Saxena

Sugar Cookies

A perfect treat for gifting to friends and family with cute designs or a gift for yourself during the Holiday Season!
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chill Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Total Time 3 hours
Servings: 3 dozen
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cup AP Flour
  • 3/4 tsp Baking Soda
  • 1/4 tsp Salt
  • 1 cup Unsalted Sugar, melted
  • 1/2 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 1/2 tsp Almond Extract (optional)
  • 1 tbsp Milk whole milk
  • 1 Egg Alternatives: 1 tbsp Cream cheese/yogurt

Equipment

  • Kitchen Aid Mixer
  • Mixing Bowls https://amzn.to/3azJHWy
  • Baking Sheet https://amzn.to/3h5QecI
  • Rolling Pin https://amzn.to/3h4Oi4q
  • Cling Wrap https://amzn.to/3awZ4is

Method
 

  1. In a bowl, add the flour, salt, and baking soda and whisk well.
  2. In another bowl, add in the butter and sugar and mix until fluffy.
  3. Add in the egg or its alternatives, extracts, milk and mix well.
  4. Slowly incorporate the flour and mix well until a semi firm dough is formed.
  5. Cover the dough in cling wrap and refrigerate for a minimum of 2 hours and it can be made 3 days in advance.
  6. Roll out the dough to 1/4 inch thickness, make sure it is uniform and even. Cut out into shapes and lay the cookies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Refrigerate for 15 mins.
  7. Preheat the oven at 350 F and bake for 8-10 mins until the edges are brown.
  8. Cool the cookies completely before decorating! Can be stored in an airtight container for 3 weeks.

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