Best 7 Simple Sugar Cookies Recipes

STUPID SIMPLE SUGAR COOKIES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Cream butter and sugar in bowl until fluffy.
• Add egg and mix until well blended.
• Mix in baking powder and extract.
• Add flour by 1/4 cup at a time. This makes mixing a lot easier, and is better if working with children. If batter is slightly too thin, add flour by teaspoonfuls until desired texture is attained.
• Drop cookies onto baking sheet by tablespoonfuls. These tend to spread out a lot, so it may be best to only put 6-8 on each baking sheet.
• Bake for 14-17 minutes or until lightly golden around the edges.

SUPER SIMPLE CRANBERRY SUGAR COOKIES

Steps:

• 1. Heat oven to 350 degrees F. In large bowl, combine quick bread mix and butter; mix well. Shape dough into 1-inch balls; place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets.
• 2. Flatten balls to 1/8-inch thickness with bottom of glass dipped in sugar. Using a glass with a pretty design cut into the bottom makes the cookies more festive.
• 3. Bake at 350 for 9 to 11 minutes or until golden brown. Cool 2 minutes; remove from cookie sheets to cooling rack.

SIMPLE SUGAR COOKIES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease cookie sheets.
• Mix sugar, shortening, egg, honey, and lemon extract.
• Stir in remaining ingredients and mix well.
• Roll dough 1/4 inch thick. Use cookie cutters to cut into desired shapes. Place 1 inch apart on lightly greased cookie sheet. Bake 7 to 8 minutes or until no indentation remains when touched. Cool and decorate.

SIMPLE SUGAR COOKIES

Steps:

• In large bowl, mix sugar and butter. Beat in egg and vanilla until light and fluffy. Mix in flour and baking soda.
• Divide dough into halves. Shape each half into roll about 1 1/2"-inch in diameter. Wrap each half in wax paper and refrigerate for approximately 1 hour until chilled.
• Preheat oven to 375. Unwrap rolls and cut into 1/4"-inch slices. Sprinkle each slice with a pinch of sugar. Place on ungreased pan and bake 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned around the edges. Cool on wire rack. Store in air tight container once the cookies have cooled.

CUT OUT SUGAR COOKIES & SIMPLE COOKIE GLAZE RECIPE - (4.5/5)

Steps:

• Cookie: Combine the flour, soda and salt and toss together. Set aside. Cream the butter on high until pale yellow, scraping down the bowl frequently. Add the sugar and turn to medium speed. Beat for 2 minutes, until soft and almost white. Add the eggs and vanilla, beat about 30 seconds. Add the flour mixture and mix on low about 30 seconds. Form 2 separate pieces and wrap in waxed paper. Freeze for 20 to 30 minutes. When you're ready to roll the dough, sprinkle surface lightly with flour and sprinkle top of dough lightly as well. Roll out, add flour if you need it to keep it from sticking. Cut out shapes, place on parchment paper on cookie sheets. Bake at 375°F for 8 to 10 minutes or until barely brown on edges. Cool on rack. Icing: Mix all ingredients together. Stir until smooth. Glaze should be thick but soft enough to set.

SO SIMPLE SUGAR COOKIES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
• Mix flour, baking soda, baking powder in small bowl and set aside.
• In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until smooth.
• Beat in egg and vanilla.
• Gradually blend in dry ingredients.
• Roll rounded teaspoons of dough into balls and place onto ungreased cookie sheets.
• Bake for 8-10 minutes or until golden.
• Cool.

SIMPLE SUGAR COOKIES

Steps:

• In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda, cream of tartar and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture. Shape into two 5-in. rolls; wrap in plastic. Refrigerate for 1 hour or until firm. , Unwrap dough; cut into 1/4-in. slices. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 8-10 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool.