The Best Cut Out Sugar Cookie Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 cup salted butter
softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
room temperature
- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour*
- ¾ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 4 cups powdered sugar
sifted
- 3-4 Tablespoons milk
room temperature
- 2 ½ Tablespoons light corn syrup
- ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- Gel food coloring
optional
Directions
- 1
Cream together butter and sugar in the bowl of a standing mixer.
- 2
Use a pastry brush and brush the cookies with a little bit of milk or cream. Then decorate with sprinkles, which will stick to the milk/cream.
- 3
Bake in the preheated oven for 9-10 minutes or until cookies are puffed and just set around the edges.
- 4
Combine all frosting ingredients in a medium bowl and whisk to combine.
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About this Recipe
Craving that perfect cut-out sugar cookie that holds its shape beautifully and tastes like a cherished memory? This recipe delivers the soft, chewy texture you dream of, along with a truly spectacular frosting that hardens to a brilliant shine, making every decorated cookie a work of art.
This recipe works because it’s honed over 30 years of family tradition, ensuring your cookies won't spread in the oven. The dough yields a consistently soft and chewy cookie, while the easy-to-make frosting provides a smooth, firm finish that’s ideal for decorating and adds a delicious sweetness to every bite.
When you bite into these sugar cookies, expect a delightful chewiness that melts in your mouth, complemented by the crisp, sweet glaze of the frosting. The pure vanilla extract in both the cookies and the frosting creates a comforting, classic flavor profile. These are the kind of cookies that bring joy to both the baker and the recipient, perfect for any occasion where a touch of homemade sweetness is desired.
Customization & Variations
Embrace the joy of decorating by using a variety of cookie cutter shapes to suit any holiday or event. While the gel food coloring is optional, it's key to creating vibrant, eye-catching designs on your cookies. Feel free to mix and match colors to unleash your creativity, making each batch uniquely yours.
These festive cookies are ideal for holiday gatherings, school events, or simply as a comforting treat to share with loved ones. Arrange them on a platter for an impressive display, or package them in pretty boxes for thoughtful homemade gifts.