The Ultimate Rolled Sugar Cookie Recipe for Perfect Cut-Outs

Name: The Ultimate Rolled Sugar Cookie Recipe for Perfect Cut-Outs
Total time: 1 hr 30 mins
Ingredients: 2 cups white sugar; 1.5 cups butter, softened; 4 eggs; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 5 cups all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1 teaspoon salt

This is truly the best sugar cookie recipe you'll ever need, becoming your trusted choice for years to come. Whenever you share these delightful cookies, be sure to have extra copies of the recipe on hand – requests are guaranteed! For a perfect glaze, simply mix confectioners' sugar with milk to achieve a thin consistency, ideal for "painting" onto the cookies with a pastry brush. The glaze should spread easily without making the cookies soggy or running off.

Total time1 hr 30 mins
Prep time20 mins
Cook time10 mins
Yield60 cookies, 60

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Ingredients

2 cups white sugar
1.5 cups butter, softened
4 eggs eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
5 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt

Instructions

Gather all ingredients.
In a large bowl, cream together the sugar and softened butter using an electric mixer until smooth and well combined.
Incorporate the eggs and vanilla extract. Gradually add the flour, baking powder, and salt. Cover the dough and refrigerate for a minimum of 1 hour, or preferably overnight, to allow it to chill thoroughly.
Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly flour a clean work surface. Roll the chilled dough out to a thickness of approximately 1/4 to 1/2 inch.
Use your favorite cookie cutters to create fun and festive shapes. Arrange the cookies on ungreased baking sheets, leaving about 1 inch of space between each cookie.
Bake in the preheated oven until the edges of the cookies are lightly golden brown, typically 6 to 8 minutes. Gently move the baked cookies to a wire rack and let them cool completely before decorating.
Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 110 kcal
Fat Content: 5 g
Fiber Content: 0 g
Sugar Content: 7 g
Sodium Content: 93 mg
Protein Content: 2 g
Cholesterol Content: 25 mg
Carbohydrate Content: 15 g
Saturated Fat Content: 3 g
Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g