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The Ultimate Soft & Easy Cut-Out Sugar Cookies That Hold Their Shape

A stack of five golden brown, perfectly shaped sugar cookie rounds with crimped edges, resting on a white plate.
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A simple recipe for soft sugar cookies that are sturdy enough to cut into shapes and decorate without spreading during baking.

Ingredients

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  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl. Set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
  3. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until just combined.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until a soft dough forms. Do not overmix.
  5. Divide the dough in half, flatten each half into a disk, wrap tightly in plastic wrap, and chill for at least 1 hour.
  6. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  7. On a lightly floured surface, roll out one disk of dough to about 1/4 inch thickness.
  8. Use cookie cutters to cut out desired shapes and carefully transfer them to the prepared baking sheets.
  9. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. The centers should still look soft.
  10. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before moving them to a wire rack to cool completely before decorating.

Notes

  • Chilling the dough is crucial for cookies that hold their shape.
  • For best results when decorating, allow the royal icing or glaze to set completely before stacking or packaging the cookies.
  • If you prefer a softer cookie, slightly reduce the baking time.

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