How to Make My Favorite Sugar Cookies - A Step-by-Step Guide

Sugar cookies are a classic dessert that brings back fond memories of childhood. These simple yet delicious treats are perfect for any occasion and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. Whether you're baking for a special event, a holiday, or just to satisfy a sweet tooth, sugar cookies are always a hit.

My favorite sugar cookie recipe is a tried and true family favorite that has been passed down through generations. It's the perfect combination of buttery, sweet, and slightly crisp, with...

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Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups white sugar
  • ⅔ cup shortening
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 egg white (Optional)

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 8 mins
  • Additional Time: 2 hrs
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 38 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 6 dozen

  • Combine sugar and shortening in a mixing bowl. Beat at low speed just until smooth. Mix in eggs, milk, and vanilla.
  • In separate bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt. Pour into sugar mixture and blend until combined.
  • Shape dough into a ball and wrap with waxed paper or plastic wrap. Refrigerate 2 to 3 hours until easy to handle.
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly grease cookie sheets or line them with parchment paper.
  • Roll out half of the dough at a time on a lightly floured surface. Keep the remaining dough refrigerated. For crisp cookies, roll paper-thin. For softer cookies, roll 1/8 to 1/4 inch thick.
  • With floured cookie cutters, cut dough into various shapes. Re-roll dough trimmings into a ball, cover and refrigerate, and continue to cut shapes with chilled dough.
  • Place cookies 1/2 inch apart on greased cookie sheets. To glaze, brush tops of cookies with heavy or whipping cream or with an egg white slightly beaten with 1 tablespoon of water.
  • Sprinkle cookies with your choice of toppings; bake 8 minutes or until very light brown. Remove cookies and cool completely.
  • Nutrition

    337 cal.

    • Total Fat: 13g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 31mg
    • Sodium: 217mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 51g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 25g
    • Protein: 5g
    • Calcium: 69mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 57mg