The BEST Sugar Cookie Recipe

The best sugar cookies that are perfect for rolling and cutting out with cookie cutters.

It holds its shape really well when baked so your cookie cutter shapes don’t just become big old blobs on the pan! 

Materials

– Butter – Sugar – Egg – Vanilla extract – White flour – Baking powder

STEP 1

Start by preheating your oven to 350 degrees. 

STEP 2

Place your butter and sugar into a large mixer bowl fixed with the paddle attachment. Cream on medium speed until the butter and sugar are nice and fluffy.

STEP 3

Add in the egg and the vanilla/almond extract and mix well.

STEP 4

Combine the dry ingredients in a bowl. Add a to the butter and sugar 1/2 cup at a time. Continue to mix on low until the flour is completely incorporated. 

STEP 5

At this point you may need to chill your dough for 30 minutes to an hour. If you are working in a cold kitchen you won’t need as much chilling time. 

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