Small Batch of Cut-out Sugar Cookies (No-chill)
Ingredients
- 1 call-purpose flour
measured by weight or using the spoon and sweep method* plus more for rolling
- ¼ tspbaking powder
- ¼ tspsalt
- ⅓ cunsalted butter
softened*
- ⅓ cgranulated sugar
- 1 largeegg yolk
- ½ tspvanilla extract
Directions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 375°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
- 2
In a small bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- 3
In a medium bowl, use a handheld electric mixer to cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 1 minute. Add egg yolk and vanilla and mix until well-combined.
- 4
Add ⅓ of the flour mixture, and mix on medium until mostly combined. Add half of the remaining flour and repeat. Pour in the rest of the flour and continue to mix until the dough begins to clump (this may take a little while) and you can form it into a ball with your hands.*
- 5
Lightly flour your workspace and rolling pin and roll dough out to ¼-inch thick. Dip cookie cutters in flour and cut out your cookies, placing them at least an inch apart on the trays. Use a metal spatula to pick up the cookies if they stick to your work surface at all. Continue to cut out cookies, gathering dough and re-rolling as necessary until all the dough is shaped.
- 6
Bake cookie sheets, one tray at a time, for 6 to 9 minutes, until the edges of the cookies just start to turn golden. Cool completely before frosting. And enjoy!
Small Batch of Cut-out Sugar Cookies (No-chill)
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About this Recipe
Craving homemade cut-out sugar cookies but don't want to commit to a huge batch or spend hours waiting for dough to chill? This Small Batch of Cut-out Sugar Cookies recipe is your answer, delivering 8 to 12 perfectly sweet treats quickly and easily.
The magic of this recipe lies in its no-chill dough, allowing you to go from mixing bowl to warm cookies in under 30 minutes. It's specifically designed for convenience without sacrificing that classic tender, buttery texture and crisp edge you expect from a great sugar cookie.
Prepare for the delightful aroma of baking butter and vanilla to fill your kitchen. These cookies offer a beautifully balanced sweetness, a tender crumb, and just enough structure to hold your favorite cut-out shapes. They bake up with a delicate golden edge and a soft, chewy center, making them ideal for any time you desire a little treat. Each bite delivers that comforting, familiar flavor of a classic sugar cookie, perfect for decorating or enjoying plain.
While the base cookie is perfect as is, you can easily personalize these small-batch sugar cookies. Elevate the flavor by adding a touch of almond extract alongside the vanilla for a classic pairing. For festive flair, decorate them with simple royal icing, cream cheese frosting, or just a sprinkle of colored sugar before baking.
These delightful Small Batch of Cut-out Sugar Cookies are perfect for a spontaneous baking session, a cozy evening treat, or when you need a few homemade cookies without the fuss of a full-sized recipe. Serve them with a glass of milk, alongside coffee, or as a sweet ending to any meal.