perfect sugar cookies

Name: Perfect Sugar Cookies
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 10 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup(s) butter, softened; 1 1/2 cup(s) granulated sugar; 3 large eggs; 1 teaspoon(s) vanilla extract; 3 1/2 cup(s) all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoon(s) cream of tartar; 1 teaspoon(s) baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon(s) salt

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Becca Smith

Lexington, KY

Updated on Sep 14, 2023

The BEST sugar cookies you will ever make. Great for cut-outs and decorating! Depending on how thick you roll them out, they can be soft or crispy. Each time I bring these cookies somewhere new, I'm ALWAYS asked for the recipe.

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Blue Ribbon Recipe

These really are the perfect sugar cookies! The cookie is not overly sweet, so whatever glaze or icing is used for decoration will sweeten it up. Depending on how thick the dough is rolled, will determine if the sugar cookie is crisp or chewy. We rolled the dough thin for a crisp cookie. If soft is what you like, roll the dough a little thicker. They're a great cut-out cookie for a holiday. Kids can help cut shapes with cookie cutters and decorate.

— The Test Kitchen

prep time 30 Min

cook time 10 Min

method Convection Oven

yield

Ingredients

1 cup butter, softened
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
3 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons cream of tartar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt

How To Make perfect sugar cookies

Test Kitchen Tips

Even after being chilled, this dough is soft. Make sure to flour your work surface well.

Step 1

Cream butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.

Step 2

In a separate bowl, combine flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt.
Step 3

Add dry mixture to wet mixture in small amounts until all incorporated.
Step 4

Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour (overnight is better).
Step 5

Preheat oven to 325 F. On a clean floured surface, roll out small portions of chilled dough to 1/4 inch thickness.
Step 6

Cut out shapes using cookie cutters.
Step 7

Place cut-out dough on a baking sheet.
Step 8

Bake for 10-12 minutes in the preheated oven or until the edges are barely brown.
Step 9

Cool. Decorate. Enjoy!
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