Sheepy Cookies or Sugar Cookie Dough to Shape As You Wish
Get ready to unleash your creativity with this delightful 'Sheepy Cookies or Sugar Cookie Dough to Shape As You Wish' recipe! This versatile and buttery sugar cookie dough is perfect for creating whimsical designs, from adorable sheep to festive shapes for any occasion. Featuring staple pantry ingredients like softened butter, granulated sugar, and a hint of vanilla, this dough is easy to work with and ideal for both beginner bakers and seasoned pros. The recipe emphasizes chilling the dough for effortless handling and includes options for fun customizations like chocolate chips, sprinkles, or colorful icing. Perfectly golden and irresistibly soft, these customizable cookies are a hit for family baking sessions, holiday treats, or personalized gifts. Whether you decorate them pre- or post-bake, these cookies promise to make every bite as fun as the process of creating them!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 227 grams Unsalted butter, softened
- 200 grams Granulated sugar
- 1 large Egg
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 300 grams All-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- to taste Optional decorations (chocolate chips, sprinkles, colored icing, etc.)
Instructions
In a large bowl, cream together the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Beat in the large egg and vanilla extract until fully combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a dough forms. Avoid overmixing.
Divide the dough into two portions, wrap them in plastic wrap, and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour. This makes the dough easier to handle.
Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
Remove the dough from the refrigerator and roll it out on a lightly floured surface to about 0.6 cm (1/4 inch) thickness.
Use cookie cutters or shape the dough manually into desired designs, such as sheep, stars, or circles.
Optional: Decorate the cookies with chocolate chips or sprinkles before baking, or leave them plain to decorate after baking.
Place the shaped cookies on the prepared baking sheets, leaving a little space between them.
Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are just starting to turn golden. Be careful not to overbake.
Remove from the oven and allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Optional: Add additional decorations such as icing or edible glitter once the cookies are fully cooled.
Enjoy your Sheepy Cookies or custom-shaped sugar cookies with friends and family!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3687 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 197.9 g | 254% | |
| Saturated Fat | 120.5 g | 602% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 715 mg | 238% | |
| Sodium | 1798 mg | 78% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 443.3 g | 161% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.3 g | 30% | |
| Total Sugars | 211.0 g | ||
| Protein | 40.0 g | 80% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 119 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 15.1 mg | 84% | |
| Potassium | 466 mg | 10% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
