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Ideal Sugar Cookies
3.2 (897 reviews)
A cutout sugar cookie recipe is a must-have for your year-round baking and this recipe is completely ideal.
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Servings2
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Caloriesper servingIngredients
- 2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
- 0.25 teaspoon kosher salt
- 0.5 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 stick (½ cup) unsalted butter
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 2 tablespoons brandy or milk
- 0.5 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- Royal Icing for Sugar Cookies , optional
Instructions
- 1Whisk together flour, salt, and baking powder in a medium bowl; set aside. In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream butter and sugar; mix until light and fluffy. With mixer running, add egg, brandy, and vanilla; mix until well combined. With the mixer on low, slowly add reserved flour mixture. Mix until just combined.
- 2Transfer dough to a clean surface. Shape into 2 disks, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate at least 1 hour.
- 3Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line baking sheets with nonstick baking mats or parchment paper; set aside.
- 4On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough to 1/8-inch thickness. Cut into desired shapes and transfer to prepared sheets, spaced 1 inch apart. Leftover dough can be rolled and cut once more. Bake until lightly golden, about 10 minutes; do not allow to brown. Transfer sheets to wire racks; let cool completely.
- 5Decorate with royal icing, if desired.