Easy Sugar Cookies For Decorating

Sugar Cookies

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

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

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

Instructions
 

  • In a bowl, add the flour, salt, and baking soda and whisk well.
  • In another bowl, add in the butter and sugar and mix until fluffy.
  • Add in the egg or its alternatives, extracts, milk and mix well.
  • Slowly incorporate the flour and mix well until a semi firm dough is formed.
  • Cover the dough in cling wrap and refrigerate for a minimum of 2 hours and it can be made 3 days in advance.
  • 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.
  • Preheat the oven at 350 F and bake for 8-10 mins until the edges are brown.
  • Cool the cookies completely before decorating! Can be stored in an airtight container for 3 weeks.
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