Best 2 Thick Sugar Cookies Recipes

Sugar cookies are a classic, timeless treat that have been enjoyed for generations. These thick sugar cookies are soft, chewy, and full of flavor. They're the perfect cookie for any occasion, whether you're looking for a sweet snack or a festive dessert. This article provides three delicious recipes for thick sugar cookies: a classic recipe, a chocolate chip cookie recipe, and a funfetti cookie recipe. With step-by-step instructions and helpful tips, these recipes are easy to follow and will help you create perfect thick sugar cookies every time. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's get baking!

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

THICK SUGAR COOKIES

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A bit thicker than the norm, this sugar cookie is just like one you might find at a good bakery. My children often request these sweet treats for their birthdays and are always happy to help me decorate. -Heather Biedler, Martinsburg, West Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 35m

Yield about 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
3 large egg yolks, room temperature
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3/4 teaspoon almond extract
3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
FROSTING:
4 cups confectioners' sugar
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup shortening
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
2 to 3 tablespoons 2% milk
Assorted colored nonpareils, optional

Steps:

In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs, egg yolks and extracts. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder and salt; gradually beat into creamed mixture. Shape into a disk; wrap and refrigerate 1 hour or until firm enough to roll., Preheat oven to 375°. On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to 1/2-in. thickness. Cut with a floured 2-in. cookie cutter. Place 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets., Bake until edges begin to brown, 10-12 minutes. Cool on pans 5 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool completely., For frosting, in a large bowl, beat confectioners' sugar, butter, shortening, extracts and enough milk to reach desired consistency. Spread over cookies. If desired, sprinkle with nonpareils.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 219 calories, Fat 11g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 49mg cholesterol, Sodium 92mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

THICK AND SOFT SUGAR COOKIES RECIPE - (4.4/5)

Thick and Soft Sugar Cookies Recipe - (4.4/5) image

Provided by Caryl

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 cup butter
2 cups sugar
2 eggs
3 tsp. vanilla
1 cup sour cream
1 tsp. salt
2 tsp. baking soda
5 1/2 cups flour

Steps:

In mixer, cream butter and sugar, and then add eggs and vanilla. Add sour cream. Combine salt, soda, and flour, and add to mixture. Roll out on floured surface to about 1/4 to 1/3 inch thick. Use a spatula to carefully slide under each cookie and place onto greased (with Pam) parchment-lined cookie sheets. Bake at 375 for 7-8 minutes. THEY WILL NOT LOOK DONE! But don't give in to your temptation to cook "just a little bit longer" or you will get crunchy cookies instead of soft, pillow-like cookies. They are still very pale and have no browning anywhere. If you have a golden brown color along the edges then you have baked them too long. Wait about 5 minutes and then transfer carefully to a cooling rack. If you wait longer they will get soggy on the bottom and sometimes get stuck to the parchment paper. Once they are cooled they are ready for frosting.

Tips:

Chill the dough: Chilling the dough before baking helps the cookies hold their shape and prevents them from spreading too much.
Use high-quality ingredients: The quality of your ingredients will greatly affect the taste of your cookies. Use real butter, not margarine, and use fresh eggs and flour.
Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy: This will help the cookies be chewy and tender.
Don't overmix the dough: Overmixing the dough will make the cookies tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
Bake the cookies at the right temperature: The cookies should be baked at 375°F (190°C) for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are set.
Let the cookies cool completely before frosting them: This will help the frosting set properly.

Conclusion:

These thick sugar cookies are a delicious and classic treat that are perfect for any occasion. They are easy to make and can be customized with different flavors and toppings. So next time you're in the mood for a sweet and satisfying snack, give these thick sugar cookies a try!