The Best Rolled Sugar Cookies
This is the best sugar cookie recipe; easy to cut out and they're perfect for decorating. This is the only cookie recipe you'll need for any holiday!
Instructions
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{'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Gather all ingredients.'}
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{'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Beat sugar and softened butter together in a large bowl with an electric mixer until smooth.'}
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{'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Beat in eggs and vanilla. Stir in flour, baking powder, and salt. Cover, and chill dough for at least 1 hour (or overnight).'}
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{'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly dust a work surface with flour. Roll out dough to 1/4 to 1/2 inch thickness.'}
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{'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Cut into shapes with any cookie cutter. Place cookies 1 inch apart on ungreased baking sheets.'}
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{'id': 'step_5', 'step': 6, 'text': 'Bake in the preheated oven until cookies are lightly browned, 6 to 8 minutes. Carefully transfer cookies to a wire rack and cool completely before decorating.'}
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{'id': 'step_6', 'step': 7, 'text': 'Enjoy!'}
Nutrition Facts
Per serving (60 servings total)