Basic Sugar Cookies
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Just the most basic recipe- memorize it for perfect cookies each year!
Author: Stephanie Louise of Home in High Heels
Serves: 32 cookies
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour + extra for rolling
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, & salt. Set aside.
- In an electric mixer cream your butter & sugar. You want it nice & fluffy!
- Turn the mixer to low & slowly add in the flour mixture. Mix until combined.
- Divide dough depending on how you want to cut (slices, shapes, etc) & freeze overnight. (You can also freeze until firm up to 3 months.)
- Preheat over to 325. Line baking sheets with baking mats or parchment.
- Let frozen dough stand about 5 minutes then roll out & cut dough or slice dough depending on preference. If the dough gets too soft...put it in the fridge for around 10 minutes to firm up.
- Bake until edges are golden- about 10 to 15 minutes but it may take longer depending on size. I always leave my cookies on the tray for around 5 minutes to firm up a bit as well before transfering to cooling rack.
Recipe by Home In High Heels at https://www.homeinhighheels.com/2015/12/rainbow-stained-glass-cookies-for-the-holidays-with-recipe-tutorial.html