How to Make Sweet as Sugar Cookies - A Step-by-Step Guide

Sugar cookies are a classic treat that never goes out of style. Their sweet, buttery flavor and tender texture make them a welcome addition to any dessert table. Whether you're baking for a special occasion or just craving something sweet, these cookies are sure to hit the spot. And when you add a bit of extra sweetness with this "Sweet as Sugar Cookies" recipe, you're in for a real treat.

These cookies are soft and chewy with a slightly crispy edge, perfect for dunking in a glass of ...

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Ingredients

  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup SPLENDA® Naturals Sugar & Stevia Sweetener Blend
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons colored decorating sugar, or as needed (Optional)

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 1 hr 40 mins
  • Servings: 30
  • Yield: 30 cookies

  • Combine flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
  • Beat butter in a mixing bowl with an electric mixer on medium speed until creamy. Gradually add sweetener and beat until well combined. Add eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla. Gradually beat in flour mixture until just blended; do not overmix.
  • Divide dough in half; pat each half into a circle and wrap tightly with plastic wrap. Chill until slightly firm, about 1 hour.
  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  • Remove dough from the refrigerator. Working with one portion at a time, roll on a lightly floured surface to a thickness of 1/8 inch. Cut with cookie cutters and transfer shapes to the prepared cookie sheets. Sprinkle cookies with colored sugar.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the edges are lightly browned, 8 to 10 minutes. Cool briefly on the cookie sheets before removing to wire racks to cool completely.
  • Nutrition

    153 cal.

    • Total Fat: 7g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 29mg
    • Sodium: 57mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 19g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 7g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Calcium: 13mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 25mg