NICE 'N' SOFT SUGAR COOKIES

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My family's all-time favorite Christmas cookie has had a million shapes over the years. Little ones have fun making their own icing designs. - Cathy Hall, Lyndhurst, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h50m

Yield about 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup butter, softened
1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 large egg, room temperature
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2-1/2 cups self-rising flour
ICING:
2-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1/4 cup water
4 teaspoons meringue powder
1/4 cup light corn syrup
Food coloring of choice
Colored sugar and sprinkles, optional

Steps:

  • Cream butter and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy; beat in egg and vanilla. Gradually beat in flour. Divide dough in half. Wrap each in plastic; refrigerate 2 hours or until firm enough to roll. , Preheat oven to 375°. On a floured surface, roll each portion of dough to 3/16-in. thickness. Cut with floured 3-in. cookie cutters. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake until set, 5-7 minutes. Cool on pans 2 minutes; remove to wire racks to cool completely., Beat confectioners' sugar, water and meringue powder on low speed until blended; beat on high until soft peaks form, about 4 minutes. Add corn syrup; beat 1 minute., Tint with food coloring as desired. (Always keep unused icing covered with a damp cloth; if necessary, beat again on high speed to restore texture.) Pipe or spread icing on cookies; decorate as desired. Let dry.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 138 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 150mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

juan negrete
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These cookies are the perfect balance of soft and chewy. They're also really easy to make.


Smart 6340
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I'm not a big fan of sugar cookies, but these are really good. They're soft and chewy, and they have a great flavor.


MD.JOHIRUL ISLAM
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These cookies are perfect for any occasion. They're delicious and they're always a crowd-pleaser.


W2e3r4 O9i8u7
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I made these cookies for a party and they were a huge hit. Everyone loved them!


Naseer Ullah
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These cookies are good, but they're not as soft as I expected.


Saddam B
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my cookies turned out too dry. I'm not sure what went wrong.


Hari Raj Tripathi
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These cookies are a bit too sweet for my taste, but they're still good.


Hamna Maryam
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I've never made sugar cookies before, but these were so easy to make. They turned out perfectly and they were delicious.


Bhoj raj Kandel
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These are the best sugar cookies I've ever had. They're so soft and chewy, and they have the perfect amount of sweetness.


Md ShakinB
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I wasn't sure how these cookies would turn out, but I was pleasantly surprised. They're so soft and fluffy, and they have a great flavor.


Kasey Pope
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These cookies are amazing! I love the chewiness and the flavor is perfect. I'll definitely be making these again and again.


Akubue Michael
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I've made these cookies several times and they're always a hit. They're the perfect balance of soft and chewy.


B.m s
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These cookies are so good! They're soft, chewy, and have the perfect amount of sweetness.


Gita Bhattarai
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These are the softest sugar cookies I've ever had. They literally melt in your mouth. I'll definitely be making these again.


Jack Marcos
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I love these cookies! They're so easy to make and they always turn out perfect. I've even used different flavorings, like vanilla or almond extract, and they've always been delicious.


Zulqarnain Marri
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These sugar cookies are the best! They're so soft and chewy, and the flavor is amazing. I've made them several times and they're always a hit.