Does anyone have a good sugar cookie recipe?

[tcufrog]

DS9 wants to make cut out sugar cookies but I don't have a recipe I like. Any suggestions?

 

[lifesavacation]

This one always works for me.

https://sallysbakingaddiction.com/best-sugar-cookies/

 

[nene0182]

This is my favorite one.

https://sugarspunrun.com/easy-sugar-cookie-recipe/

 

[tcufrog]

There's a reason I always come here first with these sorts of questions. Y'all are quick!

 

[lifesavacation]

I was hoping to get out of making sugar cookies this Christmas. DS (24) texted me asking if we can make them on Christmas Eve so I guess I'll be making sugar cookies too.

Most recipes have you refrigerate the dough so make sure and leave yourself enough time.

 

[DopeyDame]

This is my grandmother's. It's perfect:

2/3 cup butter
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup milk
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 cups flour

Cream butter and sugar.
In separate bowl, beat eggs, then combine baking soda, milk, vanilla.
Combine liquid into butter and sugar.
Stir flour in slowly.
Chill 1/2 hour or so.
Roll to around 1/8 inch thick and cut as desired.
Bake for 8 minutes at 325 degrees

ETA: This isn't my grandmother's, but it's super easy icing:
1/2 cup powdered sugar. Mix in 2 tablespoons milk and combine very well. Add additional milk if desired to depending on consistency. Add food coloring as desired.

 

[pinkxray]

This one always works for me.

https://sallysbakingaddiction.com/best-sugar-cookies/

This is the one I use too. I really love using almond extract in my cookies so I always add it.
I used this recipe earlier this month to use a Mickey Mouse cookie design I saw on Pinterest. It was so cute and tasted pretty good too.

 

[Lumpy1106]

Rhetorical question; is there a "bad" sugar cookie recipe?
Thanks for sharing - will definitely give these a try.

 

[lilmc]

https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/23750/marys-sugar-cookies/
but use all almond extract and roll out THIN, for frosting just a simple butter cream with butter, powdered sugar, and almond extract. The best!

 

[Luv Bunnies]

Looks like you already got some good recipes. I've been baking sugar cookies for years and have perfected my own methods. Here are my secrets to the best sugar cookies:

- Don't skimp on refrigerating the dough. If the recipe says overnight, be sure it's in there for at least 8 hours. It keeps the dough from falling apart while rolling.
- Don't skimp on flour while rolling the dough. Dust the countertop and the rolling pin generously. You don't want sticky dough!
- Don't skimp on vanilla. Add the required amount of vanilla extract while mixing. Then add a little more. Then add a little more. My cookies always have triple the vanilla, or even more.
- While rolling the dough, fold it over and roll it again. This gives your cookies those flaky little layers.
- If you want to add sprinkles before baking, spritz the raw cookies with a little water before adding them. This will keep the sprinkles from falling off during and after baking.
- Bake the cookies until you see the first hint of brown on the edges. This will make them chewy. Bake a bit longer if you want them crispy.
- Make sure they're completely cool before frosting. Add sprinkles right away before the frosting starts to harden. Pat the sprinkles down with the back of a spoon to keep them from falling off. Don't stack the frosted cookies until the frosting hardens and is no longer sticky.
- Stash a container of cookies away from your adult boys if you want to have any left for Christmas. Those guys can really make them disappear!

Happy baking!

 

[unrequited23]

The recipe from Sally's Baking Addiction posted upthread worked really well for me this year.

 

[low-key]

I only have one recipe but its never let me down

go to the store and buy them

 

[theluckyrabbit]

I like this recipe:

https://smittenkitchen.com/2019/12/unfussy-sugar-cookies/

 

[leebee]

These look like great recipes- I might have to try one or four, hahaha!

While talking cookie recipes, does anyone have a great chocolate chip cookie recipe that gives buttery, thin, crisp cookies? Tate's are our favorites (if you are familiar with the brand) but I'd love to make some myself.

 

[Bianca and Bernard]

I like this one:

(Betty Crocker Best Christmas Recipes book)
Melt in your mouth sugar cookies

1 -1/2 c Powdered Sugar
1 c. Butter, softened
1 tsp. Vanilla
1/2 tsp Almond Extract (I never have this, so use more vanilla instead, lol)
1 egg
2-1/2 AP flour
1 tsp Baking Soda
1 tsp Cream of Tartar

Beat sugar, butter, extracts and egg, Stir in flour, soda, and tartar. Cover, refrigerate 2 hours.

Oven 375. Use grease or parchment paper on cookie sheets. Roll half the dough to 1/4" thick. Cut, place on sheet. Bake 7-8 minutes until edges are light brown, remove and cool. Decorate as desired.

Decorator Frosting:
Mix 1 c. Powdered sugar, 1/2 tsp vanilla, 1 TBLS water or milk; divide and color..

Decorator Glaze:
Mix 2 c. Powdered Sugar, 2 TBLS water, 2 TBLS light corn syrup, 1/2 tsp almond extract); divide and color.

Royal Icing:
Beat 16 oz Powdered Sugar, 1/3 c warm water (105-115F), 1 TBLS meringue powder, 1 tsp extract (almond/vanilla), and 1/2 tsp cream of tartar 7-8 minutes until very stiff. Divide and color.

 

[DopeyDame]

These look like great recipes- I might have to try one or four, hahaha!

While talking cookie recipes, does anyone have a great chocolate chip cookie recipe that gives buttery, thin, crisp cookies? Tate's are our favorites (if you are familiar with the brand) but I'd love to make some myself.

Oh I love tate cookies!