This Is Our Favorite Sugar Cookie for Cutting Into Shapes and Decorating

Vegetarian
This Is Our Favorite Sugar Cookie for Cutting Into Shapes and Decorating
120 min.
32
103kcal

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Welcome to the delightful world of sugar cookies, where creativity meets sweetness! Our favorite sugar cookie recipe is not just any ordinary treat; it’s a canvas for your imagination, perfect for cutting into fun shapes and decorating to your heart's content. Whether you're planning a festive gathering, a birthday celebration, or simply a cozy afternoon baking session, these cookies are sure to impress.

With a soft and buttery texture, each bite melts in your mouth, leaving a hint of vanilla that dances on your palate. The beauty of this recipe lies in its versatility; you can easily customize the shapes and decorations to match any occasion. From holiday-themed designs to whimsical shapes for a children's party, the possibilities are endless!

Not only are these cookies a joy to make, but they also bring people together. Gather your family or friends, roll out the dough, and let everyone unleash their inner artist with colorful icing and sprinkles. Plus, with 32 servings, there’s plenty to share—or to keep all to yourself!

So, preheat your oven and get ready to create a batch of these scrumptious sugar cookies that will become a cherished favorite in your home. Let’s dive into the baking adventure and make some sweet memories!

Ingredients

  • cups flour all-purpose plus more for rolling
  • 0.5 teaspoon double-acting baking powder 
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.5 cup butter unsalted room temperature (1 stick)
  • cup granulated sugar 
  • large eggs 
  • teaspoon vanilla extract 
  • 1.5 cup powdered sugar 
  • tablespoons juice of lemon 

Equipment

    Directions

    1. Perfect Sugar Cookies
    2. Giant Chocolate Sugar Cookies
    3. Gluten-Free Sugar Cookies
    4. Dutch Sugar Cookies (Arnhemse Meisjes)
    5. Citrus Sugar Cookies
    6. Vanilla-Bean Sugar Cookies
    7. Crackly Cinnamon Sugar Cookies

    Nutrition Facts

    Calories103kcal
    Protein3.99%
    Fat27.03%
    Carbs68.98%

    Properties

    Glycemic Index
    7.41
    Glycemic Load
    8.69
    Inflammation Score
    -1
    Nutrition Score
    1.4508695602417%

    Flavonoids

    Eriodictyol
    0.07mg
    Hesperetin
    0.2mg
    Naringenin
    0.02mg
    Quercetin
    0.01mg

    Nutrients percent of daily need

    Calories:102.75kcal
    5.14%
    Fat:3.13g
    4.81%
    Saturated Fat:1.88g
    11.77%
    Carbohydrates:17.94g
    5.98%
    Net Carbohydrates:17.73g
    6.45%
    Sugar:11.82g
    13.13%
    Cholesterol:13.44mg
    4.48%
    Sodium:27.76mg
    1.21%
    Alcohol:0.04g
    100%
    Alcohol %:0.21%
    100%
    Protein:1.04g
    2.08%
    Selenium:3.24µg
    4.62%
    Vitamin B1:0.06mg
    4.17%
    Folate:15.42µg
    3.85%
    Vitamin B2:0.05mg
    2.91%
    Manganese:0.05mg
    2.74%
    Vitamin B3:0.47mg
    2.33%
    Iron:0.41mg
    2.25%
    Vitamin A:97.16IU
    1.94%
    Phosphorus:13.87mg
    1.39%