The Best Cut Out Sugar Cookie Recipe
By Laura Sandford · joyfoodsunshine.com
2 hrs 30 min + chilling + decorating32 cookies (4" each)
Classic butter sugar cookies with a tender crumb, decorated with royal icing in any color.
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| prepPreheat oven to 350°F / 175°C | ||||||||||||||
| 225 g salted butter, softened | Cream butter & sugar | Beat in vanilla & eggs | Beat in flour, baking powder & salt | Divide dough, shape into discs & wrap | Chill 2 hrs or overnight | Let dough soften 5 min at room temp | Roll to ¼–½" thickness on floured surface | Cut shapes, place 1" apart on sheets | Brush with milk, decorate with sprinkles | Bake 350°F / 175°C, 9–10 min | Cool on sheet 5 min, transfer to rack | Repeat with second dough disc | Decorate cooled cookies with frosting | Set at room temp 3 hrs or chill, store |
| 200 g granulated sugar | ||||||||||||||
| 2 teaspoons vanilla extract | ||||||||||||||
| 2 large eggs, room temperature | ||||||||||||||
| 345 g all-purpose flour | ||||||||||||||
| ¾ teaspoon baking powder | ||||||||||||||
| ½ teaspoon salt | ||||||||||||||
| 480 g powdered sugar, sifted | Whisk frosting ingredients to combine | Add milk until desired consistency | Divide & tint with food coloring | Pipe into bags fitted with tips | ||||||||||
| 3–4 tablespoons / 45–60 ml milk, room temperature | ||||||||||||||
| 40 ml light corn syrup | ||||||||||||||
| ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract | ||||||||||||||
| Gel food coloring (optional) | ||||||||||||||
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