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Soft Cut Out Sugar Cookie Recipe

This 5 star sugar cookie cut out recipe is loved by hundreds of families. They are soft with thick centers, delicious, and hold their shape after baking. You can use all your favorite cookie cutters and still have those crisp, cut-out edges after baking!

Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
38 mins
Servings: 24 cookies
Calories: 113 kcal
Course: Baked Goods
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 sticks unsalted butter room temperature
  • 1 1/4 cup sugar
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 large egg
  • 3 cups flour
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt

Instructions

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  1. Cream together the butter and sugar for approximately 2 minutes. You want the mixture to be light and fluffy.
  2. Add in the vanilla and egg until fully combined.
  3. In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt. If you are using a stand mixture, be sure to switch to the paddle attachment at this point in time. Slowly add in the flour mixture about 1/2 cup at a time until it is fully incorporated.
  4. Remove the dough and place on a sheet of wax or parchment paper. Cover with another sheet of wax or parchment paper and roll out to between 1/4 - 1/2" thickness.
  5. Place on a cookie sheet and put in the refrigerator to chill for about 20 minutes.
  6. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
  7. Once chilled, remove from the fridge and remove the top sheet of paper. Cut out all the shapes, cover in sprinkles if you'd like and place on a silpat lined cookie sheet.
  8. Bake in the oven for 8-9 minutes. If you have to go in batches, keep an eye on them as you progress. If the dough has had time to come closer to room temperature, it will need less time to bake. You want them to firm up, but pull them from the oven before they begin to brown at all. Remove from the oven and allow to sit on the cookie sheet for about 30 seconds and then transfer to a cooling rack. Leaving them on the sheet will cause them to over cook.
  9. Once they've cooled completely, you can top with icing if you choose. Have fun baking and enjoy!

Nutrition Information

Serving 1cookie Calories 113kcal (6%) Carbohydrates 11g (4%) Protein 0g (0%) Fat 8g (12%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Trans Fat 0g Cholesterol 28mg (9%) Sodium 32mg (1%) Fiber 0g (0%) Sugar 10g (20%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 24cookies

Amount Per Serving

Calories 113

% Daily Value*

Serving 1cookie
Calories 113kcal 6%
Carbohydrates 11g 4%
Protein 0g 0%
Fat 8g 12%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Trans Fat 0g 0%
Cholesterol 28mg 9%
Sodium 32mg 1%
Fiber 0g 0%
Sugar 10g 20%

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