Description
Say goodbye to cookie cutter heartbreak. These sugar cookies are soft, rich, and reliable — the kind that bake up beautifully without losing their design. Whether you’re crafting snowflakes, hearts, or dinosaurs, this dough keeps every detail sharp while staying melt-in-your-mouth tender. With a glossy, smooth frosting that sets perfectly, these cookies are a baker’s dream come true — simple, elegant, and irresistibly good.
Ingredients
For the Cookies
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2 cups (452 g) unsalted butter, softened
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2 cups (400 g) granulated sugar
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1 Tbsp vanilla extract
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2 large eggs
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5 cups (630 g) all-purpose flour
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1½ tsp baking powder
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1½ tsp salt
For the Frosting
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6 cups (750 g) powdered sugar, sifted
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6–8 Tbsp milk
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4 Tbsp light corn syrup
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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Gel food coloring (optional)
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Sprinkles or decorations
Instructions
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Cream butter & sugar until light and fluffy (2–3 min). Beat in vanilla and eggs.
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Whisk dry ingredients separately, then add gradually to wet mixture until dough forms.
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Divide & chill dough in discs for at least 2 hours (this step keeps the cookies from spreading!).
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll dough to ¼ inch on a lightly floured surface. Cut shapes and place 1 inch apart on parchment-lined baking sheets.
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Bake 9–11 min, until just set and pale golden at the edges. Cool completely before decorating.
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Make frosting: Whisk powdered sugar, 6 Tbsp milk, corn syrup, and vanilla until smooth and glossy. Adjust consistency as needed. Tint and decorate! Let sit 4 hours (or overnight) to set.
Notes
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Lemon Zest Love: Add zest of 2 lemons to the dough.
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Almond Elegance: Swap vanilla for almond extract.
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Chocolate Dipped: Half-dip cooled cookies in melted chocolate.
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Funfetti Party: Stir ½ cup sprinkles into the dough.
Nutrition
- Calories: 130cal Per Serving
- Fat: 6 g
- Carbohydrates: 17 g
- Protein: 1 g