My Favorite Sugar Cookies
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My Favorite Sugar Cookies
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Ingredients
Sugar Cookies:
- 1 ½ 1 ½ cups butter softened to cool room temperature
- 1 ½ 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- ½ ½ cup powdered sugar
- 4 4 large eggs
- 1 1 teaspoon vanilla
- ½ ½ teaspoon almond extract optional
- 1 1 tablespoon lemon zest from about 1 lemon
- 5 5 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 1 teaspoon salt
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Instructions
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar and powdered sugar for 3-4 minutes, until the mixture is light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs, vanilla extract, almond extract (if using) and lemon zest; mix until thoroughly combined, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.
- Add the flour, baking powder and salt. Mix just until flour is incorporated and the dough is smooth and soft.
- Press the dough into a thick disc on a sheet of plastic wrap. Wrap until fully covered and refrigerate for several hours (or up to 2 days). *The dough can be rolled out right away; however the cookies won't hold their shape quite as well in the oven - if doing so, you'll need to use quite a bit more flour on the counter to make sure the dough doesn't stick.*
- When ready to bake, preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. If your oven bakes hot, reduce the temperature to 375 degrees F.
- Lightly dust a counter with powdered sugar or flour and roll the dough to 1/4-inch or slightly thicker. If the dough has been chilled longer than a few hours, let it rest at room temperature for 10-15 minutes to soften enough to roll out.
- Cut the dough into shapes. Place the cookies several inches apart on parchment-lined baking sheets.
- Bake for 7-8 minutes. DO NOT OVER BAKE! There should be no browning on the edges or the bottom of the cookies and the center of the cookies may look just slightly underdone.
- Let the cookies rest on the baking pans for 2 to 3 minutes before removing them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Frost and sprinkle as desired.
Notes
- Baking Temp: the baking temperature for this recipe may seem high but I believe it is one of the keys to success. The cookies still remain soft and light because they bake for such a short time (and they keep their shape really well!). If your oven bakes hot, reduce the oven temperature to 375 degrees F.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1 cookie
Calories
267kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
35g
(12%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Cholesterol
62mg
(21%)
Sodium
236mg
(10%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
15g
(30%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 24-36 cookies
Amount Per Serving
Calories kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 cookie | |
| Calories | 267kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 35g | 12% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 62mg | 21% |
| Sodium | 236mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 15g | 30% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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