Betcha can't eat just one! I know, I'm obnoxious, but it's true. These highly addictive cookies just scream "Holidays". The dough needs to be chilled in the fridge before it can be rolled out so try to make it the day before to avoid rolling problems. There are ten million different decorating ideas so go buy some sprinkles and candies and go wild. Sugar cookies are not complete without some Royal Icing, which looks amazing and tastes great too!
Sugar Cookies
1 1/2 cups butter, softened
2 1/4 cup white sugar
5 eggs
1 1/2 tsp vanilla
5 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
3 tsp baking powder
Pinch of salt
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line your baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a large bowl using a hand or stand mixer, combine the butter and sugar. Beat until creamy about 2 minutes. Scrape down the sides of the bowl and mix. Add the eggs and vanilla and mix to combine. Scrape down the sides of the bowl again and mix.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing well after each addition.
Chill the dough thoroughly (I try to make it the day before) before you roll it out.Roll the dough out on a lightly floured board. Cut the dough with floured cookie cutters. Use a lifter to gently place the cookie cutouts on the pan, as they tend to warp if you use your hands.
If using sprinkles, candied cherries, or candies add them now.
Bake for 8 minutes, or until the edges are lightly browned.Cool and ice with Royal Icing if desired.
Hey Jen,
Can't wait to see you and the girls...we got them the best presents!!!
Hope the cookies worked out, take some pictures!!
See you soon!
Posted by: Melissa | December 12, 2009 at 06:52 PM
Hey Mel!
I absolutely LOVE your website. It is so interesting and the photos of all your masterpieces are amazing.
Ella, Addy and I thought we would try your sugar cookie recipe this weekend. I just printed the directions for the cookies and the royal icing. I also printed some of the photos to get decorating ideas. Thank you so much!
We are looking forward to seeing you on the 26th! Can't wait.
Love from Jen, Ella and Addy
P.S. Wish us luck with the cookies. I will let you know how they turn out!
Posted by: Jennifer Evans | December 12, 2009 at 08:58 AM