All-Time Favorite Sugar Cookies Recipe

Name: All-Time Favorite Sugar Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 cups all-purpose flour; 2 tablespoons baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 3 large eggs, separated; 1 cup margarine, melted; 1 cup sugar; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1/2 cup butter, softened; 4-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar; 5 to 6 tablespoons 2% milk; 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract; Sprinkles, optional

Servings: persons

4 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 large eggs, separated
1 cup margarine, melted
1 cup sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 cup butter, softened
4-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
5 to 6 tablespoons 2% milk
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Sprinkles, optional

1
Whisk together flour, baking powder and salt. In a small bowl, beat egg whites on high speed until stiff but not dry. In a large bowl, beat egg yolks on high until thick, about 2 minutes. Fold in whites. Add melted margarine, sugar and vanilla; beat until blended. Stir in flour mixture.
2
Divide dough in half; shape each into a disk. Wrap in plastic; refrigerate until firm enough to roll, 4 hours or overnight.
3
Preheat oven to 350u00b0. On a lightly floured surface, roll each portion of dough to 1/4-in. thickness. Cut with floured 2-in. cookie cutters. Place 2 in. apart on greased
4
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5
Bake until edges are light brown, 7-9 minutes. Cool completely on wire racks.
6
For frosting, beat butter until creamy; gradually beat in confectioners' sugar until smooth. Beat in 5 tablespoons milk and vanilla until light and fluffy; thin with additional milk if desired. Spread or pipe onto cookies. If desired, decorate with sprinkles.

1490

kcal

Calories

Fat

256

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 cups all-purpose flour, 2 tablespoons baking powder, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 3 large eggs, separated, and more.

Yes, All-Time Favorite Sugar Cookies falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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