Sugar Cookies Recipe

Name: Sugar Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Flourless cooking spray, for greasing; 2 cups (4 sticks) unsalted butter, cut into small cubes, at room temperature; 3 cups sugar; 3 cups cake flour; 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1 large egg, plus 1 large egg yolk, at room temperature; 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice; 1 teaspoon lemon zest; Sanding sugar, for garnishing, as needed

Servings: persons

Flourless cooking spray, for greasing
2 cups (4 sticks) unsalted butter, cut into small cubes, at room temperature
3 cups sugar
3 cups cake flour
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 large egg, plus 1 large egg yolk, at room temperature
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon zest
Sanding sugar, for garnishing, as needed

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1. Preheat the oven to 350u00b0F. Lightly spray cookie sheets with cooking spray or line them with parchment paper. In a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat together the butter and sugar until light in texture and smooth, about 2 minutes. While that mixture is beating, sift the flours, salt, and baking soda into a bowl and set aside.
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2. In a small bowl, whisk together the egg, egg yolk, vanilla, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Add this to the butter-sugar mixture and blend until incorporated. Scrape down the bowl as necessary to blend evenly. With the mixer on low or using a wooden spoon, stir in the sifted dry ingredients.
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3. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured work surface and divide into two even pieces. Flatten each piece to about 1 inch thick and wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate until chilled and firm, at least 2 hours.
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4. Gently knead the chilled dough to make it more pliable. Lightly flour a work surface and rolling pin and, rotating the dough consistently and working with even pressure, roll out to about an 1/8-inch thickness. Cut the dough into the desired shape and transfer to the prepared baking sheets. Garnish the cookies with sanding sugar.
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5. Bake the cookies in batches until they have a light golden-brown edge with a pale-blond center, about 10 minutes. Transfer to wire racks and let cool completely.

1896

kcal

Calories

Fat

249

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: Flourless cooking spray, for greasing, 2 cups (4 sticks) unsalted butter, cut into small cubes, at room temperature, 3 cups sugar, 3 cups cake flour, and more.

Yes, 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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