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Slice & Bake Sugar Cookies

These simple Slice and Bake Sugar Cookies take just 5 minutes to whip up and can be adapted for any holiday with your favorite sprinkles!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Additional Time
2 hrs
Total Time
2 hrs 17 mins
Servings: 26 cookies
Calories: 108 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • ¾ cups salted butter softened
  • ¾ cups granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • Sprinkles

Instructions

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  1. In a stand mixer, cream the butter and sugar together.
  2. Add the egg and vanilla and beat on medium speed until mixed well, scraping the sides as needed.
  3. Add the flour and nutmeg. Mix just until combined (scraping down the sides once). Be careful not to overmix.
  4. Form the dough into a thick log (about 8-10 inches long). Press the log tightly together so that there are no air pockets in the cookie dough.
  5. Place a long sheet of plastic wrap on the counter or table. Place sprinkles on the plastic wrap. Roll the cookie dough log in the sprinkles until it is completely covered, adding more as needed.
  6. Wrap the dough in the plastic wrap and refrigerate the dough for at least 2 hours.
  7. Heat the oven to 325 degrees F.
  8. Remove the cookie dough from the refrigerator and unwrap it. Using a sharp knife, cut slices off the cookie dough log. Cut the slices 1/4-inch thick or a little less.
  9. Place the cookie dough slices on a baking sheet with a silicone mat or lightly grease the cookie sheet.
  10. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or just until the cookies are set. Don't allow them to brown.
  11. Allow the cookies to cool for 3-5 minutes on the baking sheet, then remove them to wire racks to cool completely. Store in an airtight container.

Notes

  • Recipe yield can vary depending on how long the dough log is and how thick you slice your cookies.

Nutrition Information

Calories 108kcal (5%) Carbohydrates 13g (4%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 6g (9%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Cholesterol 21mg (7%) Sodium 50mg (2%) Potassium 15mg (0%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 174IU (3%) Calcium 4mg (0%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 26cookies

Amount Per Serving

Calories 108

% Daily Value*

Calories 108kcal 5%
Carbohydrates 13g 4%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 6g 9%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 21mg 7%
Sodium 50mg 2%
Potassium 15mg 0%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 6g 12%
Vitamin A 174IU 3%
Calcium 4mg 0%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.