The simple, straightforward recipe features the usual mix of ingredients unsalted butter, granulated sugar, all-purpose flour, an egg, salt, vanilla extract, and a touch of baking powder and there aren’t any surprises in the technique, either. Transfer dough to a piece of plastic wrap. Add flour and salt and mix on low speed until dough forms. Add egg and egg yolk, and beat to combine. On a floured surface, roll half of the dough to 1/8-inch thick. Friends LOVE these, and they are always a hit. Grandbaby Cakes’ How To Make Sugar Cookies recipe is as classic as it gets. In the bowl of a stand mixer, cream butter and sugar with the paddle attachment until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes. Divide dough in half and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. 3 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 cup sugar 1 cup salted butter, cold, cut into chunks 1 large egg 1 tsp pure vanilla extract tsp. ![]() My favorite variation- I add citrus powder (TrueLemon, orange, or lime, etc.) or any combo thereof to the dough, then top with citrus icing. (But there was none left over to do that with!!!) UPDATE: Years later, I'm still loving these. Hubby thought the dough was great, and since there was no egg, suggested I dump it into some ice cream. In a separate, medium-sized bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Add egg and vanilla extract and beat until completely combined. I baked them in two separate batches, and the one that I cooked just a little less (almost slightly undercooked) retained a lot more flavor than the ones that were completely golden brown on the bottom. Combine butter and sugar in the bowl of a stand mixer (or in a large bowl and use an electric hand mixer) and beat until creamy and well-combined. My daughter loves that she can eat the dough. UPDATE: Years later, I'm still using this, and still using it egg-free. I had no eggs, so I substituted 1 tablespoon cider vinegar, and I also used butter rather than margarine (blech!) Not only were they tasty, but I didn't have to worry about my 3-year-old eating the dough, since there were no raw eggs this way. ![]() Once combined, chill dough for at least 1 hour. Slowly incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet. Sift together flour, baking powder, and salt. Add in eggs, 1 at a time, creaming until combined. Bake at 350 until cookie is set (8 - 10 minutes). Add in sugar and cream until well combined, about 2 minutes. Cut out with cookie cutters and place on cookie or baking sheets (you can use parchment paper). These cookies rock! I never like "plain" cut out cookies- they generally have to be spicy or chocolate to win me over. Roll with a rolling pin out on a lightly floured surface to inch thick.
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