-Ingredient Sugar Cookies
-Ingredient Sugar Cookies
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
Instructions
- 1
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. This can be done with an electric mixer or by hand.
⏱️ 3 min
- 2
Gradually add the all-purpose flour to the butter and sugar mixture, mixing on low speed (if using an electric mixer) or stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix the dough, as this can make the cookies tough.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
Form the dough into a disc, wrap it tightly in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. This chilling step helps prevent the cookies from spreading too much during baking and makes the dough easier to handle.
⏱️ 30 min
- 4
Preheat your oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 350
- 5
On a lightly floured surface, roll out the chilled dough to about 1/4 inch thickness. Use cookie cutters to cut out desired shapes. Carefully transfer the cut-out cookies to the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 1 inch between each cookie.
⏱️ 10 min
- 6
Bake for 8 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Baking time will vary depending on the size and thickness of your cookies. Keep a close eye on them to prevent over-browning.
⏱️ 12 min•🌡️ 350
- 7
Remove the baking sheet from the oven and let the cookies cool on the sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Once cooled, they can be decorated as desired or enjoyed plain.
⏱️ 5 min
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-Ingredient Sugar Cookies
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
Instructions
- 1
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. This can be done with an electric mixer or by hand.
⏱️ 3 min - 2
Gradually add the all-purpose flour to the butter and sugar mixture, mixing on low speed (if using an electric mixer) or stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix the dough, as this can make the cookies tough.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
Form the dough into a disc, wrap it tightly in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. This chilling step helps prevent the cookies from spreading too much during baking and makes the dough easier to handle.
⏱️ 30 min - 4
Preheat your oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 350 - 5
On a lightly floured surface, roll out the chilled dough to about 1/4 inch thickness. Use cookie cutters to cut out desired shapes. Carefully transfer the cut-out cookies to the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 1 inch between each cookie.
⏱️ 10 min - 6
Bake for 8 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Baking time will vary depending on the size and thickness of your cookies. Keep a close eye on them to prevent over-browning.
⏱️ 12 min•🌡️ 350 - 7
Remove the baking sheet from the oven and let the cookies cool on the sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Once cooled, they can be decorated as desired or enjoyed plain.
⏱️ 5 min