Best 7 Buttery Sugar Cookies Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful world of buttery sugar cookies, a timeless classic that has captivated taste buds for generations. These melt-in-your-mouth cookies, characterized by their crisp edges and soft, chewy centers, are a staple in many households and a perfect treat for any occasion. With a variety of recipes to choose from, ranging from traditional to unique flavor combinations, this article offers a comprehensive guide to creating these delectable treats. From the classic recipe that forms the foundation of this beloved cookie to creative variations that incorporate nuts, spices, and even chocolate chips, there's a recipe here to suit every palate and preference. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting out, let these recipes guide you in crafting a batch of buttery sugar cookies that will be cherished by all.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

COPYCAT CHERYL & CO. BUTTERY SUGAR COOKIES



Copycat Cheryl & Co. Buttery Sugar Cookies image

These tasty little cookies melt in your mouth. They taste just like he Cheryl & Co. sugar cutouts, however these are made with a cookie press (much easier!!). So good!!

Provided by Sassy Lassie

Categories     Dessert

Time 16m

Yield 36 cookies, 2-3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup butter or 1 cup margarine, softened
3/4 cup sugar
1 egg
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine, softened
3 -4 cups confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/3 cup milk
desired food coloring

Steps:

  • In mixing bowl, cream together butter and sugar. Add egg, vanilla; mix well. Combine flour, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture and mix well.
  • Put dough into cookie press with desired plate; form cookies onto ungreased cookie sheets. Bake at 375 degrees for 6-8 minutes or until set, not brown (this part is important! DO NOT OVER COOK!). Cool on wire racks.
  • Beat together butter, vanilla and 2 cups powdered sugar in mixing bowl. Add milk. Continue adding sugar in 1/2 cup increments until desired consistency is reached. Add food coloring to all or a portion of frosting and frost cookies. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 2851.9, Fat 143.5, SaturatedFat 89.4, Cholesterol 464.7, Sodium 1751, Carbohydrate 376.9, Fiber 4.2, Sugar 251.9, Protein 22.1

KITTENCAL'S BUTTERY CUT-OUT SUGAR COOKIES W/ ICING THAT HARDENS



Kittencal's Buttery Cut-Out Sugar Cookies W/ Icing That Hardens image

You will not find a better sugar cookie anywhere you search, this will most likely be the only sugar cookie you will use, not only are these cookies buttery delicious, the dough is an absolute dream to work with, it rolls out easily and is easy to handle, also the cookies hold their shape when baked something many sugar cookies do not do --- make as many different colors as desired in separate bowls with the icing, the cookies must be completely cooled before icing --- plan ahead the dough must be chilled for at least 2 hours before rolling -- since these are topped with icing they are not a sweet cookie if you want a sweeter taste then increase the sugar amount

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h4m

Yield 35-40 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup butter, softened (no substitutes)
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups sifted confectioners' sugar (the sugar must be sifted)
1 tablespoon milk (adding in more if needed for proper spreading consistency)
1 tablespoon light corn syrup
1/4 teaspoon almond extract (can use 1/2 teaspoon vanilla in place of the almond)
food coloring (use your choice of colours)

Steps:

  • For cookies; in a large bowl combine butter with sugar, eggs, vanilla and almond extract; beat using an electric mixer on high speed until light and fluffy.
  • In another bowl combine the flour with baking powder, baking soda and salt; gradually stir into the butter mixture until well blended.
  • Cover bowl with plastic wrap and chill for 2 hours.
  • Set oven to 400°F.
  • Line cookie sheets with parchment paper (do not grease cookie sheets use parchment paper only).
  • On a very lightly floured surface roll out the dough into about 1/4-inch thickness.
  • Cut into desired shapes using cookie cutters.
  • Place cookies 2-inches apart on cookie sheet.
  • Bake 4-6 minutes.
  • Remove cookies to wire racks to cool completely before icing.
  • For the frosting; in a small bowl mix the confectioners sugar with milk (start with 1-2 tablespoons, you will likely need more milk for the perfect spreading consistency).
  • Beat in corn syrup and almond extract until the icing is smooth and glossy (if the icing is too thick add in a small amount more of corn syrup).
  • Divide into as many separate bowls as you wish for different colours.
  • Add in food colouring until desired intensity is achieved.
  • Paint the icing over the cookies using a brush, or dip edges of cookies into icing.
  • Allow to set on waxed paper.

BUTTERY SUGAR COOKIES



Buttery Sugar Cookies image

It's a good thing this recipe makes a big batch because no one can stop eating just one! These crisp buttery cookies truly do melt in your mouth.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield about 11-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups butter, softened
2 cups sugar
3 large eggs, room temperature
5 tablespoons whole milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
6-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
Additional sugar
Walnut halves or raisins, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in milk and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or until easy to handle. , On a lightly floured surface, roll out to 1/4-in. thickness. Cut with floured 2-1/2-in. cookie cutters. Place 1 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Sprinkle with sugar; place a walnut or raisin in the center of each if desired. , Bake at 350° for 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 116 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 24mg cholesterol, Sodium 115mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

BUTTERY ORANGE SUGAR COOKIES



Buttery Orange Sugar Cookies image

My husband's grandmother made a variety of cookies every year for her grandkids at Christmastime. She would box them up and give each child his or her own box. This crisp, orange flavored cookie is one of my favorites from her collection.-Heather McKillip, Aurora, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
4 teaspoons grated orange zest
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup rye flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in orange zest and vanilla. In another bowl, whisk remaining ingredients; gradually beat into creamed mixture., Shape level tablespoons of dough into balls; place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake 10-12 minutes or until edges are light brown. Cool on pans 2 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool. Store in airtight containers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 68 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 94mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

BUTTERY SUGAR COOKIES



Buttery Sugar Cookies image

Provided by Gina Marie Miraglia Eriquez

Categories     Cookies     Dessert     Bake     Christmas     Kid-Friendly     Vanilla     Birthday     Family Reunion     Christmas Eve     Party     Potluck     Butter     Gourmet     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher     Small Plates

Yield Makes about 4 dozen cookies

Number Of Ingredients 11

Dough:
2 sticks (1 cup) unsalted butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 large egg
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
Decoration:
1 cup coarse sanding sugar (see Cooks' Note)
Special Equipment
Wax paper; 2 large baking sheets; parchment paper

Steps:

  • Make dough:
  • Beat together butter, sugar, and salt in a large bowl with an electric mixer at medium-high speed until pale and fluffy, about 3 minutes in a stand mixer (preferably fitted with paddle attachment) or 6 with a handheld. Beat in egg and vanilla. Reduce speed to low, then mix in flour.
  • Halve dough and form each half into a disk, then wrap in wax paper. Put each disk in a resealable plastic bag and chill until firm enough to roll into balls, about 1 hour.
  • Heat oven to 350°F with rack in middle. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Bake and decorate cookies:
  • While oven heats, work with 1 piece of dough (keep remaining dough chilled). Roll 1 level tablespoon of dough into a ball, then roll in coarse sugar in a shallow bowl to coat completely. (If dough becomes too soft to roll easily into balls, quick-chill in the freezer or chill in the refrigerator.)
  • Place balls 2 inches apart on a lined baking sheet. With the flat bottom of a glass, flatten balls into 2-inch rounds.
  • Bake cookies, one sheet at time, until bottoms are golden, 12 to 15 minutes total. Cool on sheets 2 minutes, then transfer with a metal spatula to racks to cool completely. Make more cookies with remaining dough on cooled baking sheets.

BUTTERY SUGAR COOKIES



Buttery Sugar Cookies image

This recipe was given to me by a lady from Texas about 25 yrs. ago. It is the best sugar cookie recipe I have ever tasted, and the response to it from others who have eaten it has been similar to my experience. I have never tried to ice it or make shapes from it. It's just good on its own. This is a double recipe - because that is how it was given to me.

Provided by Trisha W

Categories     Dessert

Time 30m

Yield 72-84 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups butter (not margarine)
2 cups powdered sugar
2 cups granulated sugar
2 cups vegetable oil
4 eggs
3 teaspoons vanilla
8 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons cream of tartar
2 teaspoons salt

Steps:

  • Cream butter and sugars.
  • Add oil, eggs and vanilla and mix.
  • Add dry ingredients gradually.
  • Measure out by level spoonfuls.
  • Roll into balls.
  • Place on ungreased cookie sheet and flatten with the bottom of a glass dipped into sugar.
  • Bake at 375 until just set and edges are slightly browned (about 10 minutes.).

COPYCAT CHERYL & CO. BUTTERY SUGAR COOKIES RECIPE - (3.8/5)



Copycat Cheryl & Co. Buttery Sugar Cookies Recipe - (3.8/5) image

Provided by pjones-2

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup butter or 1 cup margarine, softened
3/4 cup sugar
1 egg
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine, softened
3 - 4 cups confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/3 cup milk
Food coloring, as desired

Steps:

  • In mixing bowl, cream together butter and sugar. Add egg, vanilla; mix well. Combine flour, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture and mix well. Put dough into cookie press with desired plate; form cookies onto un-greased cookie sheets. Bake at 375 degrees for 6-8 minutes or until set, not brown (this part is important! DO NOT OVER COOK!). Cool on wire racks. Beat together butter, vanilla and 2 cups powdered sugar in mixing bowl. Add milk. Continue adding sugar in 1/2 cup increments until desired consistency is reached. Add food coloring to all or a portion of frosting and frost cookies. Enjoy!

Tips:

  • Use high-quality butter. This will make your cookies more flavorful and richer.
  • Soften your butter to room temperature before using. This will make it easier to cream together with the sugar and will help the cookies spread properly in the oven.
  • Don't overmix the dough. Overmixing will make the cookies tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Chill the dough before rolling and baking. This will help the cookies hold their shape and prevent them from spreading too much in the oven.
  • Bake the cookies at the right temperature. The temperature will vary depending on the recipe, so be sure to check the recipe carefully.
  • Don't overbake the cookies. Overbaking will make them dry and crumbly.
  • Let the cookies cool completely before storing them. This will help them keep their shape and prevent them from becoming too soft.

Conclusion:

These buttery sugar cookies are a classic for a reason. They are simple to make, delicious, and perfect for any occasion. With a few simple tips, you can make sure your cookies turn out perfectly every time.

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