Best Simple Sugar Cookies Recipes

STUPID SIMPLE SUGAR COOKIES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Cream butter and sugar in bowl until fluffy.
• Add egg and mix until well blended.
• Mix in baking powder and extract.
• Add flour by 1/4 cup at a time. This makes mixing a lot easier, and is better if working with children. If batter is slightly too thin, add flour by teaspoonfuls until desired texture is attained.
• Drop cookies onto baking sheet by tablespoonfuls. These tend to spread out a lot, so it may be best to only put 6-8 on each baking sheet.
• Bake for 14-17 minutes or until lightly golden around the edges.

SUPER SIMPLE CRANBERRY SUGAR COOKIES

Steps:

• 1. Heat oven to 350 degrees F. In large bowl, combine quick bread mix and butter; mix well. Shape dough into 1-inch balls; place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets.
• 2. Flatten balls to 1/8-inch thickness with bottom of glass dipped in sugar. Using a glass with a pretty design cut into the bottom makes the cookies more festive.
• 3. Bake at 350 for 9 to 11 minutes or until golden brown. Cool 2 minutes; remove from cookie sheets to cooling rack.

CUT OUT SUGAR COOKIES & SIMPLE COOKIE GLAZE RECIPE - (4.5/5)

Steps:

• Cookie: Combine the flour, soda and salt and toss together. Set aside. Cream the butter on high until pale yellow, scraping down the bowl frequently. Add the sugar and turn to medium speed. Beat for 2 minutes, until soft and almost white. Add the eggs and vanilla, beat about 30 seconds. Add the flour mixture and mix on low about 30 seconds. Form 2 separate pieces and wrap in waxed paper. Freeze for 20 to 30 minutes. When you're ready to roll the dough, sprinkle surface lightly with flour and sprinkle top of dough lightly as well. Roll out, add flour if you need it to keep it from sticking. Cut out shapes, place on parchment paper on cookie sheets. Bake at 375°F for 8 to 10 minutes or until barely brown on edges. Cool on rack. Icing: Mix all ingredients together. Stir until smooth. Glaze should be thick but soft enough to set.

SIMPLE SUGAR COOKIES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease cookie sheets.
• Mix sugar, shortening, egg, honey, and lemon extract.
• Stir in remaining ingredients and mix well.
• Roll dough 1/4 inch thick. Use cookie cutters to cut into desired shapes. Place 1 inch apart on lightly greased cookie sheet. Bake 7 to 8 minutes or until no indentation remains when touched. Cool and decorate.

SIMPLE SUGAR COOKIES

Steps:

• In large bowl, mix sugar and butter. Beat in egg and vanilla until light and fluffy. Mix in flour and baking soda.
• Divide dough into halves. Shape each half into roll about 1 1/2"-inch in diameter. Wrap each half in wax paper and refrigerate for approximately 1 hour until chilled.
• Preheat oven to 375. Unwrap rolls and cut into 1/4"-inch slices. Sprinkle each slice with a pinch of sugar. Place on ungreased pan and bake 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned around the edges. Cool on wire rack. Store in air tight container once the cookies have cooled.

SIMPLE VEGAN SUGAR COOKIES

Steps:

• Combine confectioners' sugar, shortening, and white sugar in a large bowl; beat with an electric mixer until smooth. Add coconut milk, water, egg replacer, vanilla extract, and almond extract; beat on medium speed until combined.
• Stir flour, cornstarch, and cream of tartar together in a separate bowl. Beat into shortening mixture until combined. Cover and refrigerate dough until firm, at least 3 hours.
• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
• Divide dough into small portions. Roll out to 1/4-inch thickness on a generously floured surface. Cut into desired shapes with 2-inch cookie cutters. Place cookies about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets. Refrigerate for 15 minutes.
• Bake in the preheated oven until set, 10 to 12 minutes.

SO SIMPLE SUGAR COOKIES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
• Mix flour, baking soda, baking powder in small bowl and set aside.
• In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until smooth.
• Beat in egg and vanilla.
• Gradually blend in dry ingredients.
• Roll rounded teaspoons of dough into balls and place onto ungreased cookie sheets.
• Bake for 8-10 minutes or until golden.
• Cool.

SIMPLE SUGAR COOKIES

Steps:

• In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda, cream of tartar and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture. Shape into two 5-in. rolls; wrap in plastic. Refrigerate for 1 hour or until firm. , Unwrap dough; cut into 1/4-in. slices. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 8-10 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool.

SUPER SIMPLE CRANBERRY SUGAR COOKIES

Steps:

• HEAT oven to 350°F. Combine quick bread mix and butter in large bowl; mix well. Shape dough into 1-inch balls; place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets.
• FLATTEN balls to 1/8-inch thickness with bottom of glass dipped in sugar.
• BAKE 9 to 11 minutes or until golden brown. Cool 2 minutes; remove from cookie sheets.
• High Altitude (above 3500 ft.):
• No change.

SIMPLE SUGAR COOKIES

Steps:

• Sift together flour, salt, cream of tartar, and baking soda; set aside. Place butter, olive oil, 1 cup confectioners' sugar, and 1 cup granulated sugar in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment; beat on medium until fluffy.
• Beat in eggs, vanilla extract, and orange zest until well combined. Reduce speed to low; add flour mixture slowly, until fully incorporated. Cover with plastic wrap, and chill for at least 1 hour or overnight.
• Heat oven to 375 degrees. Form dough into balls measuring about 1 inch in diameter, and place on a cookie sheet about 2 inches part. Press flat with a glass dipped in sugar. Place cookies in oven, and bake until very lightly golden, 7 to 10 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool. Dust with confectioners' sugar before serving.

SIMPLE CRANBERRY SUGAR COOKIES

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350. COmbine mix and butter. Shape into balls and place 2" apart on cookie sheet. Flatten with bottom of glass dipped in sugar. Bake 9-11 min.

SIMPLE CINNAMON SUGAR COOKIES

Steps:

• Beat butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
• Stir in egg.
• Measure out and pour in flour and 1 tsp of cinnamon, combine well.
• Cover with cling foil and stick in fridge for twenty minutes for easier handling.
• In a small plate, combine remaining tsp of cinnamon and 2 tbsp of sugar.
• Using hands, mold small balls of dough around 2-3 cm across (~1 inch) and coat in cinnamon and sugar mixture, place 2-inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet.
• Preheat oven to 350 fahrenheit (Or ~180 celsius).
• Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden-brown.