How to Make The Best Rolled Sugar Cookies - A Step-by-Step Guide

When it comes to holiday baking, few treats are as beloved as the classic sugar cookie. With their buttery, melt-in-your-mouth texture and ability to be shaped and decorated in countless ways, sugar cookies are a staple of holiday celebrations. If you're looking for a foolproof recipe for the perfect rolled sugar cookies, look no further. This recipe is sure to become a family favorite, and it's as fun to make as it is to eat!

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Ingredients

  • 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

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Bake Time: 6 mins
  • Chill Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 1 hr 26 mins
  • Servings: 60
  • Yield: 60 cookies

  • Gather all ingredients.
  • Beat sugar and softened butter together in a large bowl with an electric mixer until smooth.
  • Beat in eggs and vanilla. Stir in flour, baking powder, and salt. Cover, and chill dough for at least 1 hour (or overnight).
  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Lightly dust a work surface with flour. Roll out dough to 1/4 to 1/2 inch thickness.
  • Cut into shapes with any cookie cutter. Place cookies 1 inch apart on ungreased baking sheets.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cookies are lightly browned, 6 to 8 minutes. Carefully transfer cookies to a wire rack and cool completely before decorating.
  • Enjoy!
  • Nutrition

    110 cal.

    • Total Fat: 5g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 25mg
    • Sodium: 93mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 15g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 7g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Calcium: 14mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 17mg