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Best Ever Sugar Cookie Recipe
My Best Ever Sugar Cookie Recipe is a holiday staple that can be baked into any festive shape you like!
👥 30 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 38 min⏳ Prep: 20 min🔥 Cook: 18 min👤 Gemma Stafford📖 biggerbolderbaking
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- food processor
- spatula
- whisk
📝 Preparation Steps
1
In a food processor add in the flour, sugar, salt, and baking powder. Stir a little with a spatula
(8oz/225g) sugar1 cupssalt1 teaspoonbaking powder1 teaspoon
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)
(8oz/225g) sugar1 cupsvanilla extract1 teaspoon
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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