Soft Sugar Cookies Recipe
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4.7
Soft Sugar Cookies Recipe
Description
The Soft Sugar Cookies Recipe creates a tender, lightly sweet cookie that balances the richness of butter with the smoothness of powdered sugar and the crispness of granulated sugar. Eggs and milk add moisture, while vanilla extract imparts flavor nuance. The dough is formed into a chilled log to hold its shape during slicing and baking, which ensures even cooking and consistent texture.
Baking at a moderate temperature produces cookies that are slightly golden and soft throughout. The use of baking powder provides a gentle rise, creating a delicate crumb. Adding sprinkles and food coloring before baking can personalize the cookies for occasions.
This recipe benefits from chilling the dough for at least an hour, which improves the flavor depth and helps prevent spreading. The resulting cookies pair well with tea or milk and can be enjoyed plain or decorated.
Ingredients
- ¾ cup (6 oz/170 g) butter at room temperature
- 2 1/2 cups (10oz/287g) powdered sugar sifted
- ¾ cup (6 oz/170 g) granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons (1 ½oz/43g) butter (at room temperature)
- 2 large egg at room temperature
- 3 tablespoons milk
- 3 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ½ tablespoon vanilla extract
- 2 ¼ cups (11 ¼ oz/319 g) all-purpose flour
- food coloring of your choice
- 2 ¼ teaspoons baking powder
- Sprinkles festive
- ½ teaspoon salt
Notes
- Chill the cookie dough for at least an hour to maintain shape and enhance texture.
- Dough can be frozen for up to 8 weeks; thaw before slicing and baking.
- Slice cookies to about 1/4 inch thickness for even baking.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.7
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