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Cut Out Sugar Cookies (That Hold Their Shape)

Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time12 mins
Total Time22 mins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cookies, cut out cookies, cut out sugar cookies, sugar, sugar cookies
Servings: 2 dozen
Author: Admin

Ingredients

Cookies:

  • 1 C butter chilled, cut into small pieces
  • 1 C granulated sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 3 C all purpose flour plus more for dusting and rolling
  • 1.5 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt

Optional:

  • 1 Tbsp water

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • In the bowl of your stand mixer, cream the sugar, butter, egg and vanilla for 2-3 minutes. The ingredients should be mixed together very well with no visible lumps of butter remaining.
  • Then scrape down the sides of the bowl and and beat again for an additional 2 minutes until the mixture is a creamy, yellow color.
  • Add the flour, baking powder and salt and slowly combine. Cookie dough will be slightly crumbly but that's ok! Mold it into a ball with your hands and it will stick just fine. If it doesn't come together with your hands, add a tsp of water at a time until the mixture comes together.
  • Dust a flat surface (counter) and separate the balls into two. On a floured surface, roll out one of the dough balls to your desired thickness level. The dough will not rise much!
  • Cut out shapes and place on parchment paper or baking sheet lined with a baking mat. Re-roll the scraps into a ball and roll back out to cut the remaining cookies.
  • Place the cookie sheet in the freezer for 10 minutes. Then remove from freezer and bake 10-11 minutes or until the edges start to turn brown.
  • Remove from the oven and allow to cool before frosting and decorating. Or enjoy without frosting.