How to Make Soft Sugar Cookies - A Step-by-Step Guide

Soft sugar cookies are a timeless classic and a beloved treat for all ages. These cookies are pillowy soft with a melt-in-your-mouth texture, and they are sure to become a favorite in your household. Whether you're baking them for a special occasion or simply as a sweet indulgence, soft sugar cookies are a delightful and versatile treat that everyone will love.

What sets these cookies apart from others is their irresistible tender crumb and slightly chewy texture. Unlike traditional s...

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Ingredients

  • ⅓ cup colored decorating sugar
  • ⅔ cup shortening
  • ⅔ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 ½ cups white sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 25 mins
  • Servings: 24
  • Yield: 24 cookies

  • Gather all ingredients and preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place decorating sugar in a small bowl (or use several colors and separate bowls).
  • Beat shortening and butter in the bowl of a stand mixer until smooth and creamy, 2 to 3 minutes. Mix in sugar until incorporated, then mix in eggs, one at a time, scraping the sides of the bowl as necessary. Mix in vanilla.
  • Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl until combined. Gradually add to the wet ingredients and mix until incorporated and the dough comes together.
  • Roll dough into walnut-sized balls. Roll each ball in sugar to coat, then place 2 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheets.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until light brown on the bottoms, 10 to 12 minutes, switching racks halfway through. Remove from the oven and transfer to wire racks to cool.
  • Enjoy!
  • Nutrition

    226 cal.

    • Total Fat: 11g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 29mg
    • Sodium: 129mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 29g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Calcium: 29mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 28mg