GOOD HOUSEKEEPING'S CLASSIC SUGAR COOKIE
from the December 2009 magazine **Freezing the dough helps the cookies stay well defined while baking. Freeze for 10 minutes after rolling and for another 10 minutes after cutting out the shapes before baking.
Provided by 1031473
Categories Dessert
Time 1h42m
Yield 152 cookies
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large bowl, whisk flour, baking powder and salt. In a separate large bowl, with mixer at low speed, beat butter and sugar until blended. On high speed, beat until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. On low speed, beat in eggs and vanilla, then flour mixture just until blended, scraping bowl with a rubber spatula.
- Divide dough into 8 equal pieces; flatten each into a disk. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. On floured surface, with floured rolling pin, roll 1 piece of dough to scant 1/4-inch thickness; keep remaining dough cold. With floured 3- to 4-inch cookie cutters, cut dough into as many cookies as possible; reserve trimmings. Place cookies 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheets.
- Bake until edges are golden, 12 to 15 minutes. With wide metal spatula, transfer cookies to wire racks to cool. Repeat with remaining dough and trimmings.
- When cookies are cool, prepare frosting and decorate cookies. Allow frosting to dry. Store cookies in tightly sealed containers with waxed paper between layers, at room temperature up to 2 weeks or in freezer up to 3 months.
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Rofhiwa Nepile
r_nepile86@gmail.comOverall, I really enjoyed these cookies. They're easy to make, delicious, and perfect for any occasion.
Miguel Castro
c-miguel@hotmail.comThese cookies are perfect for gifting. I love packaging them up in cute boxes and giving them to friends and family.
Maryam Bakran
maryambakran10@yahoo.comThese cookies are a bit bland. I would add some vanilla extract or almond extract to give them more flavor.
Amina AMusa
aminaamusa59@hotmail.comI love how versatile this recipe is. I can add different extracts or spices to change up the flavor.
curly head daj
hcurly31@gmail.comThese cookies are a bit too sweet for my taste. I would reduce the amount of sugar next time.
Emeka Uke Daniel
u-emeka56@hotmail.comThese cookies are a great make-ahead dessert. I can bake them ahead of time and freeze them until I'm ready to serve them.
mikey bc
mb53@aol.comI love the flavor of these cookies. They're not too sweet, but they're still satisfying.
Zyler Mikell
zyler@hotmail.frThese cookies are perfect for decorating! I had so much fun making them with my kids.
A SB
s_a9@hotmail.comI found that the dough was too sticky to work with. I had to add more flour to get it to the right consistency.
Wahab Qureshi
wahab_qureshi@gmail.comI was disappointed with these cookies. They were too dry and crumbly.
Dominique Jasmin
dj79@gmail.comThese cookies are so cute! I love the different shapes and sizes.
vincent chikweo
c73@hotmail.co.ukI love the simplicity of this recipe. It's perfect for beginner bakers or those who are short on time.
pajtim brahimaj
p-brahimaj81@gmail.comThese cookies are delicious! The recipe is easy to follow and the cookies turned out beautifully.
Kiran Hashim
h@hotmail.comI've been baking these cookies for years and they always turn out perfect. They're my go-to recipe for sugar cookies.
Matthew Murdoch
mm@yahoo.comThese cookies were a hit at my holiday party! They were so easy to make and everyone loved them.