Best 6 Amazing Sugar Cookies Recipes

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**Amazing Sugar Cookies: A Delightful Treat for Any Occasion**

Indulge in the delectable world of sugar cookies, where simplicity meets perfection. These timeless treats, loved by people of all ages, are a staple in many households and a delightful addition to any occasion. With their tender, melt-in-your-mouth texture and a delicate sweetness that dances on your palate, sugar cookies are a true embodiment of comfort and joy. This article presents a collection of exceptional sugar cookie recipes, each offering a unique twist on this classic favorite. From the classic Vanilla Sugar Cookies, exuding a timeless charm, to the indulgent Chocolate Sugar Cookies, bursting with rich cocoa flavor, this compilation promises a delightful journey into the realm of sugar cookie artistry. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting your culinary exploration, these recipes will guide you in creating delectable sugar cookies that will impress your family and friends. So, prepare your apron and embark on a sweet adventure as we explore the world of amazing sugar cookies.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

AMAZING SUGAR COOKIES



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Quick and easy sugar cookies. They are really good plain or with candies in them. My friend uses chocolate mints on top, and they're great!

Provided by Sue Lavey

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Sugar Cookies

Time 40m

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon baking powder
1 cup butter, softened
1 ½ cups white sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ cup white sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Mix flour, baking soda, and baking powder in a small bowl.
  • Beat butter and 1 1/2 cups sugar with an electric mixer in a large bowl until smooth; stir in egg and vanilla extract. Gradually blend flour mixture into butter mixture. Roll dough into walnut-sized balls and toss in 1/4 cup sugar; place 2 inches apart onto ungreased baking sheets.
  • Bake in preheated oven until golden, 8 to 9 minutes. Let stand on cookie sheet 2 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 90 calories, Carbohydrate 12.8 g, Cholesterol 14 mg, Fat 4 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 0.9 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 60.1 mg, Sugar 7.3 g

SUGAR COOKIES



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We love sugar cookies. They're fun to cut out and to decorate. This sugar cookie is so buttery. It has just the right amount of flour to make it hold a good shape and still maintain the sweet buttery flavor. A great recipe to have on hand for a holiday. Cut into your favorite shapes and decorate. They're tasty and delicious. This...

Provided by Jean Fisher

Categories     Cookies

Time 2h25m

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 c butter
1 c sugar
1 large egg
2 - 2 1/4 c all-purpose flour
2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp vanilla

Steps:

  • 1. Cream butter and sugar.
  • 2. Blend in egg.
  • 3. Add flour a little at a time with baking powder. Add vanilla.
  • 4. Mix until all flour is combined.
  • 5. Wrap in plastic wrap. Chill 2 hours or more.
  • 6. Slice dough in half. Keep the rest chilled until ready to roll.
  • 7. Roll dough one part at a time to a 1/4" thickness.
  • 8. Cut with cookie cutters. Save the scraps. While the cookies are baking, roll out the scraps and cut additional cookies.
  • 9. Place cookies on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for about 10 - 12 minutes.
  • 10. Move cookies to a cooling rack after 5 minutes to completely cool.
  • 11. Decorate with icing and decors.

SUGAR COOKIES



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This sugar cookie dates back to a Swedish woman born in 1877! Her daughter, Esther Davis, shared the recipe with me and she came up with all the exact measurements, since the original cookies were mixed by feel and taste. These are my favorite cookies and I hope they'll become yours as well. -Helen Wallis, Vancouver, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 5 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
1 large egg, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
Additional sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Cream butter, shortening and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in egg and vanilla. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder and baking soda; gradually beat into creamed mixture., Shape into 1-in. balls. Roll in additional sugar. Place on greased baking sheets; flatten with a glass. Bake until set, 10-12 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 60 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 28mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

EMILY'S AMAZING SUGAR COOKIES



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A friend gave me this recipe after making them with my daughter for a church function. The best sugar cookies I have ever eaten and easy to make! These are a fluffy and somewhat chewy recipe that is good in high altitude.

Provided by NewNerdMom

Categories     Dessert

Time 40m

Yield 24 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup sugar
1/2 cup butter
1 cup sour cream
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla
3 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In large bowl, cream together sugar and butter. When creamed well, add sour cream and cream for an additional 2 minutes. Add egg and vanilla and combine. Sift flour, baking soda and salt and add it to the wet ingredients and combine well. Refrigerate for several hours. Roll out dough so that it is fairly thick. Bake at 375 degrees for 10 minutes (don't let them brown).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 145, Fat 6.1, SaturatedFat 3.6, Cholesterol 22.9, Sodium 145.7, Carbohydrate 20.6, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 8.7, Protein 2.1

THE BEST ROLLED SUGAR COOKIES



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Whenever you make these cookies for someone, be sure to bring along several copies of the recipe! You will be asked for it, I promise! NOTE: I make icing with confectioners' sugar and milk. I make it fairly thin, as I 'paint' the icing on the cookies with a pastry brush. Thin enough to spread easily but not so thin that it just makes your cookies wet and runs off.

Provided by J. Saunders

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Sugar Cookies

Yield 60

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 ½ cups butter, softened
2 cups white sugar
4 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
5 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until smooth. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Stir in the flour, baking powder, and salt. Cover, and chill dough for at least one hour (or overnight).
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Roll out dough on floured surface 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick. Cut into shapes with any cookie cutter. Place cookies 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheets.
  • Bake 6 to 8 minutes in preheated oven. Cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 109.5 calories, Carbohydrate 14.7 g, Cholesterol 24.6 mg, Fat 5 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 1.5 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 92.6 mg, Sugar 6.7 g

EASY SUGAR COOKIES



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Quick and easy sugar cookies! They are really good, plain or with candies in them. My friend uses chocolate mints on top, and they're great!

Provided by Stephanie

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Sugar Cookies

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon baking powder
1 cup butter, softened
1 ½ cups white sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). In a small bowl, stir together flour, baking soda, and baking powder. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until smooth. Beat in egg and vanilla. Gradually blend in the dry ingredients. Roll rounded teaspoonfuls of dough into balls, and place onto ungreased cookie sheets.
  • Bake 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or until golden. Let stand on cookie sheet two minutes before removing to cool on wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 85.9 calories, Carbohydrate 11.7 g, Cholesterol 14 mg, Fat 4 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 0.9 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 60.1 mg, Sugar 6.3 g

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Tips:

* Use a combination of butter and shortening for a rich and flavorful cookie. * Chill the cookie dough for at least 30 minutes before baking to prevent the cookies from spreading too much. * Use a cookie scoop to ensure that all of the cookies are the same size and shape. * Bake the cookies in a preheated oven to ensure that they bake evenly. * Let the cookies cool on a wire rack before frosting or decorating.

Conclusion:

These sugar cookies are a delicious and versatile treat that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With a few simple tips, you can make the perfect sugar cookies that are sure to be a hit at your next party or gathering. So, what are you waiting for? Start baking today!

Tips:

  • Use a combination of butter and shortening for a rich and flavorful cookie.
  • Chill the cookie dough for at least 30 minutes before baking to prevent the cookies from spreading too much.
  • Use a cookie scoop to ensure that all of the cookies are the same size and shape.
  • Bake the cookies in a preheated oven to ensure that they bake evenly.
  • Let the cookies cool on a wire rack before frosting or decorating.

Conclusion:

These sugar cookies are a delicious and versatile treat that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With a few simple tips, you can make the perfect sugar cookies that are sure to be a hit at your next party or gathering. So, what are you waiting for? Start baking today!

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