January 26, 1998 - Using this recipe for The Best Rolled Sugar Cookies, you can roll out the sugar cookie dough, cut it into all sorts of shapes and sizes, and decorate the cookies to suit the occasion (Hint: We love holiday cookie cutters!).

January 1, 2004 - Our classic sugar cookie recipe is buttery, tender, easy to make, and perfect for decorating. Learn how to make these sugar cookies everyone will love.

July 21, 2023 - I found the base recipe, at least two decades ago, in an old version of Cook’s Illustrated’s Best Recipe Cookbook. Over the years, I’ve tweaked it just a tad, so that now I have the absolute best soft sugar cookie recipe around.

February 10, 2025 - The dough can be stored in the freezer for up to two months. ... Place the flour, 3/4 cup of the sugar, and the salt in the bowl of the stand mixer and beat on low speed for 15 seconds, just to blend the ingredients.

August 8, 2025 - Make cookie dough. You only need 7 or 8 ingredients. With so few ingredients, it’s important that you follow the recipe closely. Creamed butter and sugar provide the base of the cookie dough. Flour and egg give the cookies structure, and vanilla extract adds flavor.

December 1, 2021 - My recipe yields cookies that absolutely do not spread in the oven, so you have perfectly defined shapes and clear cookie-cutter edges. These sugar cookies have a soft interior texture with a classic, buttery flavor (and instructions for adding other flavors, if desired).

September 30, 2021 - Bake at 350°F for 10 to 12 minute, or until the sugar cookies are set and are just beginning to brown around the edges, for classic thick & chewy sugar cookies. The higher the temperature and/or the longer you bake, the crispier your cookies ...

April 8, 2024 - These soft and chewy sugar cookies are so easy to make! They're rich, buttery and full of sweet vanilla flavor. Plus this is a no chill sugar cookie recipe!

November 5, 2025 - These are the best Sugar Cookies with slightly crisp edges and a tender middle. They're also sturdy enough to withstand decoration with royal icing, buttercream, and more! I've developed this recipe for the perfect no-spread sugar cookie and added a few more tips for how to cut and decorate them.

October 6, 2025 - On a clear work surface, create about 2 tablespoon sized balls of cookie dough, then roll each ball in the additional sugar to completely coat. Bake cookies on a prepared baking sheet for 7-8 minutes or until edges become golden brown.

December 20, 2020 - These classic sugar cookies were always topped with a simple powdered sugar icing! When I make them for my family or neighborhood cookie exchange this is how I make them, but if you prefer I have a recipe for a delicious buttercream cookie frosting or royal icing too (which some folks prefer as it hardens and doesn’t smush.)

August 7, 1997 - You can roll the cookie dough balls in granulated sugar before baking for crackly tops, or gently press a chocolate candy into the center of each warm cookie right after baking. Top the cooled cookies with colored sprinkles or one of our sweet cookie icing and frosting recipes.

October 24, 2022 - My Classic Sugar Cookie recipe is easy to make using simple pantry ingredients. Perfect for decorated holiday cookies or any time of the year

January 4, 2023 - Some didn’t taste good, but held their shape. Some were delicious, but spread so much you couldn’t tell what the cookie shape was supposed to be. We finally found the best sugar cookie recipe. The cookies turn out delicious and keep the shape of whatever cookie cutter you use.

April 11, 2025 - I’ve tested adding no baking powder; the cookies were very dense and crispy. Adding too much makes them spread, losing their characteristic design. It’s a delicate balance! See the recipe card below for all ingredients and measurements (US and metric). This classic sugar cookie recipe is ...

July 9, 2025 - This easy sugar cookie recipe can also be made ahead of time! Prepare the dough and wrap it tightly in plastic wrap. Keep it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days before baking. When you’re ready to roll out the dough, allow it to soften slightly beforehand. This will take about 20 minutes at room temperature. If the dough is too cold and stiff, it will crack and break when you try to roll it. ... Soft, light-textured classic sugar cookies that don't spread and are perfect for cut-outs and decorating.