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Perfect Sugar Cookies: Easy Holiday Cut-Outs

A pile of golden brown sugar cookies, generously sprinkled with sparkling sugar, on a white plate.
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Create beautiful, tender sugar cookies that hold their shape for festive decorating. This versatile dough is perfect for holiday cutters and royal icing.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  2. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Divide the dough in half, flatten each half into a disk, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  6. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  7. On a lightly floured surface, roll out one disk of dough to about 1/4-inch thickness.
  8. Cut out shapes using festive cookie cutters.
  9. Place cookies on the prepared baking sheets, about 1 inch apart.
  10. Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
  11. Let cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • For best results, chill the dough thoroughly.
  • Avoid overworking the dough to ensure tender cookies.
  • Roll dough evenly for consistent baking.
  • Decorate once cookies are completely cool.

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