Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of baking Classic Cut-Out Sugar Cookies, where buttery goodness meets endless creativity. The sweet aroma fills your home, creating warm memories with every batch. Perfect for any occasion, these cookies are easy to make and fun to decorate, making them a favorite for both kids and adults.
Ingredients
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- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp salt
Instructions
- In a bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time and mix in the vanilla extract until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually incorporate this into the wet mixture, stirring gently until no dry bits remain.
- Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least one hour.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll out chilled dough on a floured surface to about ¼ inch thick. Cut into desired shapes using cookie cutters.
- Place cookies on parchment-lined baking sheets and bake for 8-10 minutes or until edges are lightly golden. Allow them to cool completely before decorating.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (approximately 30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg