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Best Ever Sugar Cookie Recipe

Best Ever Sugar Cookie RecipeBest Ever Sugar Cookie RecipeBest Ever Sugar Cookie RecipeBest Ever Sugar Cookie Recipe

My Best Ever Sugar Cookie Recipe is a holiday staple that can be baked into any festive shape you like!

Prep time: PT20M

Cook time: PT18M

Total time: PT38M

Rating

4.7 stars (336 reviews)

Keywords

Sugar Cookie Recipe

Ingredients

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Steps

  1. In a food processor add in the flour, sugar, salt, and baking powder. Stir a little with a spatula
  2. Add in the cold butter and blitz for seconds JUST until the mix looks like big bread crumbs
  3. Whisk together the eggs and vanilla extract. Pour into the food processor and pulse for a few seconds until the dough comes together. Take care not to over mix. If your mix seems dry you can add a tiny bit more egg or milk.  (This dough can also be made by hand by rubbing in the butter into the flour)
  4. Chill the dough for a minimum of 2-3 hours. Preferably chill overnight. Also it can be frozen at this stage for up to 8 weeks. 
  5. Once chilled, roll out some of the dough on a well floured surface to about 1/4-1/8 inch thick. 
  6. Cut out your desired shapes and transfer them to a baking tray lined with parchment. (this is a soft dough so work fast).
  7. Bake at 325°F (160°C) for 18-20 minutes or until a light golden brown. Set aside to cool.
  8. Decorate with royal icing if you wish and store in an airtight container for up to 7 days.

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