The Best Rolled Sugar Cookies
Delightfully tender and perfectly sweet, "The Best Rolled Sugar Cookies" are your new go-to recipe for holiday baking, special occasions, or anytime treat-making. Crafted with simple ingredients like buttery richness, a hint of vanilla, and optional almond extract for extra depth, these cookies are easy to roll out and shape into intricate designs while maintaining their soft texture. The dough is chilled for effortless handling, allowing you to create perfectly cut shapes that bake evenly every single time. With just 20 minutes of prep time and customizable decorations, these cookies are ideal for everything from festive celebrations to casual indulgence. Elevate your baking game with this foolproof sugar cookie recipe that lets you unleash your creativity with every batch! Perfect keywords: rolled sugar cookies, easy sugar cookies, holiday baking, cookie decorating, classic sugar cookie recipe.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 2 pieces Large eggs
- 1 teaspoon Pure vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoon Almond extract (optional)
- 3 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar with a hand or stand mixer until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Beat in the eggs, one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated. Add the vanilla extract and almond extract (if using) for enhanced flavor.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until a soft dough forms.
Divide the dough into two flattened discs, wrap each in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour (or up to 24 hours) to make it easier to roll out.
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
Lightly flour a clean surface and rolling pin. Roll out one disc of dough to approximately 1/4-inch thickness, ensuring it doesn’t stick to the surface.
Use your favorite cookie cutters to cut out shapes and transfer the cookie shapes to the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 1 inch of space between each cookie.
Re-roll any scraps of dough and repeat cutting until all dough is used.
Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 7-10 minutes, or until the edges are just barely golden. Do not overbake to ensure the cookies stay soft.
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
Once cooled, decorate as desired with royal icing, glaze, or sprinkles.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3934 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 205.6 g | 264% | |
| Saturated Fat | 125.0 g | 625% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 889 mg | 296% | |
| Sodium | 1219 mg | 53% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 479.7 g | 174% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.8 g | 35% | |
| Total Sugars | 201.2 g | ||
| Protein | 51.2 g | 102% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.0 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 155 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 18.9 mg | 105% | |
| Potassium | 576 mg | 12% | |
*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.
