No Chill Sugar Cookies
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No Chill Sugar Cookies
Description
This recipe balances butter and powdered sugar for a smooth dough that’s easy to mix and roll without refrigeration. The inclusion of baking powder adds gentle lift, creating a tender crumb. Vanilla extract imparts a mild, sweet aroma. The dough is rolled on powdered sugar and cut into shapes, then baked just until set but not browned, preserving a soft texture.
The cookies cool on a rack before decorating, maintaining firmness yet tenderness. This approach supports a smooth surface ideal for varied decorations. Measuring flour accurately is important; sifted and lightly spooned flour prevents dryness and crumbling compared to packed flour.
No Chill Sugar Cookies are suitable for holiday baking or anytime shapes and decorating are desired without advance chilling. They allow flexibility in size and quantity depending on cookie cutter choice.
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter at cool room temperature1
- 1 ⅓ cups powdered sugar plus extra for sprinkling
- 1 egg large
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375F. Line two baking sheet with parchment paper or silicone baking mats. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar together until well-combined, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add the egg and vanilla. Beat until combined.
- Stir in the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Sprinkle extra powdered sugar onto a surface.
- Roll out the cookie dough to ¼-inch thick on the powdered sugar surface.
- Use cookie cutters to cut desired shapes.
- Place cut dough on prepared baking sheet, spacing about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for about 7-9 minutes. Don't overbake the cookies. The cookies should not brown.
- Let stand for 5 minutes on baking sheet.
- Remove to a wire rack to finish cooling before decorating.
Notes
- Butter should be at cool room temperature (about 65°F) where it dents lightly but is not soft or greasy.
- Measure flour by sifting, spooning lightly into the cup, and leveling to avoid dry, crumbly cookies.
- Yield varies depending on cookie cutter size; adjust accordingly.
- Use powdered sugar for rolling the dough to prevent sticking without adding moisture.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 36cookies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 113 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1cookie | |
| Calories | 113kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 15g | 5% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 18mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 79mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 40mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 163IU | 3% |
| Calcium | 14mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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