Sugar Cookies
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4.7
Sugar Cookies
Description
The cookie dough uses both butter and canola or vegetable oil creamed with granulated sugar, then enriched with eggs and vanilla extract. Dry ingredients including flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and baking powder are gently folded in. Chilling the dough for 2-3 hours firms it for easier rolling and cutting.
Once chilled, the dough is rolled to about a quarter to half an inch thickness and cut into various shapes using cookie cutters. Cookies bake at 350°F for 7-9 minutes until barely golden at the edges to maintain softness in the center.
The accompanying frosting is made by mixing butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract with just enough cold milk to achieve a thick yet spreadable consistency. Once whipped fluffily, this frosting is spread generously on cooled cookies and decorated with sprinkles for a festive touch.
This recipe yields classic sugar cookies that hold their shape and flavor well, ideal for holiday baking or gatherings. The frosting should be applied after cookies are fully cooled to avoid melting or sliding.
Ingredients
for the cookies-
- 3/4 cup butter softened
- 1/4 cup canola oil or vegetable oil
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 large egg
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
for the frosting-
- 1/2 cup butter softened
- 1 lb powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1-2 tablespoons milk cold
Instructions
- Cream butter, oil, and sugar together until smooth and light. Stir in eggs and vanilla and whip until light and fluffy. Stir in dry ingredients slowly until all incorporated.
- Refrigerate dough for 2-3 hours.
- Preheat oven to 350. Line baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- Remove cookie dough from the refrigerator and roll it out on a lightly floured surface. You'll want the dough to be 1/4'-1/2' thick. Cut into shapes using cookie cutters and place 2 inches apart onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake 7-9 minutes or until barely golden brown. Cool 5 minutes before removing to cooling rack.
- For the frosting, stir butter, sugar, and vanilla together with the mixer on low. Slowly pour in milk until frosting starts to come together and becomes thick, light, and fluffy. {Go slow to make sure it stays on the thicker side!} Whip 1 minute.
- Spread each cookie with a generous amount of frosting and top with a variety of sprinkles. Serve.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 36Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 210 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 210kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 33g | 11% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 27mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 92mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 25mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 24g | 48% |
| Vitamin A | 212IU | 4% |
| Calcium | 9mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.7
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