Easy Cut-Out Sugar Cookies
User Reviews
4.7
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
8 mins
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Total Time
23 mins
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Servings
40 cookies
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Calories
96 kcal
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Course
Baked Goods
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Cuisine
American
Easy Cut-Out Sugar Cookies
Description
The recipe begins by combining all-purpose flour and baking powder for leavening. Butter is creamed with sugar until smooth, then egg and vanilla extract are beaten in. The flour mixture is stirred in progressively to form a slightly crumbly dough that holds together when pressed. After chilling or dividing, the dough is rolled to about 1/4 inch thickness and cut into desired shapes using cookie cutters. Baking at 350°F for around eight minutes sets the cookies with lightly browned edges and soft centers. Once cooled, they hold shape well and can be decorated or eaten as-is.
These sugar cookies provide a straightforward base suitable for a range of occasions and decorations. Their texture balances softness with enough firmness to maintain shape, making them versatile for holiday treats or everyday snacking.
Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1 cup butter softened, unsalted
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 egg room temperature
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare all the ingredients. Use butter that is softened to room temperature. In a medium bowl, combine the flour and baking powder.
- Beat together the butter with sugar, until the mixture is smooth. To the mixture, add in the egg and vanilla extract, scrape down sides of bowl as needed. Beat everything together until it's well combined.
- Stir the flour mixture into the butter mixture, adding it in small parts. The dough will be a bit crumbly, but that is ok.
- Divide the dough into small parts and roll it out into a 1/4 inch thickness. Use cookie cutters to cut out your favorite shapes.
- Bake cookies at 350°F on a lined baking sheet for about 8 minutes. Cooking time may vary slightly on the size of the cookies.
- Let the cookies cool to room temperature and enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 40cookies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 96 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 96kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 16mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 3mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 43mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.3g | 1% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 148IU | 3% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.7
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