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The Best Rolled Sugar Cookies Recipe

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This is the ultimate rolled sugar cookie recipe, known for its soft texture and perfect balance of sweetness. Ideal for decorating or enjoying plain, these cookies are a favorite for any occasion. The dough chills to enhance flavor and ease of rolling, resulting in beautifully shaped, lightly browned cookies with a melt-in-your-mouth finish.

Ingredients

Cookie Dough

  • 2 cups white sugar
  • 1 ½ cups butter, softened
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Icing

  • Confectioners' sugar (quantity as desired)
  • Milk (enough to make thin icing)

Instructions

  1. Gather Ingredients: Collect all ingredients needed for the cookie dough and icing to ensure smooth preparation.
  2. Mix Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, beat together the white sugar and softened butter using an electric mixer until the mixture is smooth and creamy, creating a light base for the dough.
  3. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs and vanilla extract thoroughly to incorporate flavor and moisture into the dough.
  4. Combine Dry Ingredients: Gradually stir in the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt until just combined to form the cookie dough. Avoid overmixing to keep the cookies tender.
  5. Chill Dough: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and chill the dough in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour or overnight to firm up the dough, making it easier to roll and cut.
  6. Preheat Oven and Prepare Surface: Set the oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly dust a clean work surface with flour to prevent sticking when rolling out the dough.
  7. Roll and Cut Dough: Roll the chilled dough out to between 1/4 to 1/2 inch thickness. Use cookie cutters to cut into desired shapes, then place cookies about 1 inch apart on ungreased baking sheets.
  8. Bake Cookies: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 6 to 8 minutes or until they are lightly browned around the edges.
  9. Cool: Carefully transfer the baked cookies to a wire rack to cool completely, preparing them for icing or serving.
  10. Prepare and Apply Icing: Mix confectioners' sugar with milk to a thin consistency suitable for painting. Use a pastry brush to paint the icing onto cooled cookies, allowing it to set before serving.
  11. Enjoy: Serve these delicious rolled sugar cookies as a delightful treat perfect for gifting or enjoying yourself.

Notes

  • Chilling the dough is essential to make rolling easier and to keep cookie shapes sharp during baking.
  • Roll dough to 1/4 to 1/2 inch thickness for the best texture and even baking.
  • Use any cookie cutters to customize shapes for different occasions.
  • Thin icing works best for painting on cookies with a pastry brush for a smooth, glossy finish.
  • Cookies should be completely cool before applying icing to prevent melting and bleeding of colors.
  • This recipe yields about 60 cookies depending on the size of the cutters used.

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