soft sugar cookie recipe for decorating

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2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, ½ teaspoon salt, ¾ cup salted butter, (softened at room temperature), 1 cup granulated sugar, 2 large eggs, ( at room temperature), 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, ½ teaspoon almond extract ((or reduce to ¼ teaspoon for a more subtle flavor)), 3 cups powdered sugar, (sifted), 3-4 tablespoons milk, 2 tablespoons light corn syrup, ½ teaspoon vanilla extract, Gel food coloring, (optional)

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theseasonedmom.com

05:00

Soft Cut-Out Sugar Cookies

2 and 1/4 cups (281g) all-purpose flour (spooned & leveled), plus more as needed for rolling and work surface, 1/2 teaspoon baking powder, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 3/4 cup (12 Tbsp; 170g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature, 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar, 1 large egg, at room temperature, 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract, 1/4 teaspoon almond extract (optional, but makes the flavor outstanding)*, Royal Icing, Easy Glaze Icing, or Cookie Buttercream (royal icing is pictured), Assorted sprinkles

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sallysbakingaddiction.com

The Best Cut Out Sugar Cookie Recipe

1 cup salted butter (softened), 1 cup granulated sugar, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, 2 large eggs (room temperature), 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour*, ¾ teaspoon baking powder, ½ teaspoon salt, 4 cups powdered sugar (sifted ), 3-4 Tablespoons milk (room temperature), 2 ½ Tablespoons light corn syrup, ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract, Gel food coloring (optional)

Time 01:45:00

joyfoodsunshine.com

03:16

The Best Rolled Sugar Cookies

2 cups white sugar, 1.5 cups butter, softened, 4 eggs, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 5 cups all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1 teaspoon salt

Soft Cut-Out Sugar Cookies

2 ½ cups flour (*see note), ½ teaspoon baking powder, ½ teaspoon kosher salt, ½ cup melted butter, 1 cup sugar, 1 whole egg, 2 teaspoons vanilla, 1 box powdered sugar (1 lb (454g)), 6 ½ tablespoons Lemon Juice (juice from approximately 2 medium lemons, 85 g), ¼ cup dried egg whites (or meringue powder 22g), Milk (as needed, approximately 20 g), 3/4 cup powdered sugar, 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract, 3-5 teaspoons milk

Time 23:00

cheflindseyfarr.com

09:43

Soft Sugar Cookies Recipe

¾ cup (6 oz/170 g) butter, (at room temperature), ¾ cup (6 oz/170 g) granulated sugar, 2 large eggs, (at room temperature), 3 teaspoons vanilla extract, 2 ¼ cups (11 ¼ oz/319 g) all-purpose flour, 2 ¼ teaspoons baking powder, ½ teaspoon salt, 2 1/2 cups (10oz/287g) powdered sugar, ((sifted)), 3 tablespoons (1 ½oz/43g) butter ((at room temperature)), 3 tablespoons milk, ½ tablespoon vanilla extract, food coloring of your choice, Festive sprinkles

Time 25:00

biggerbolderbaking.com

Thick Soft Sugar Cookies for Decorating

1 1/2 cups All Purpose Flour (281 grams), 1/2 tsp baking powder, 1/4 tsp kosher salt, 12 tbsp unsalted butter (170 grams, softened to room temperature ), 3/4 cup granulated sugar, 1 large egg (room temperature ), 2 tsp vanilla extract

Time 25:00

natalieparamore.com

Soft Sugar Cookies

3/4 cup salted butter (softened (1 and 1/2 sticks)), 4 ounces cream cheese (softened), 1 & 1/2 cups granulated sugar, 1 egg, 1 teaspoon vanilla, 1 & 3/4 teaspoons almond extract, 1 teaspoon salt, 3 cups flour (spooned and leveled)

Time 02:20:00

thefoodcharlatan.com

Easy Soft Sugar Cookies Recipe (for Cut-Out Cookies)

12 tablespoons (169 g) unsalted butter (room temperature and cut into 12 pieces), 2/3 cup (133 g) granulated sugar, 2 tablespoons (28 g) light brown sugar (packed), 1 teaspoon real vanilla extract, 1 large egg, ½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon baking powder, 2 ¼ cup (304 g) all purpose flour, 1 batch Easy Vanilla Glaze Recipe

Time 47:00

displacedhousewife.com

Soft and Chewy Sugar Cookies

2½ cups (318 grams) all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 3/4 teaspoon fine sea salt, 2 sticks (226 grams) unsalted butter, (at cool room temperature), 1¼ cups (250 grams) granulated sugar, (plus ¼ cup (50 grams) for rolling), 1 large egg plus 1 egg yolk, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Time 25:00

handletheheat.com

10:04

No-Fail Easy Sugar Cookies (Perfect Shapes Every Time!)

1 cup (222g) butter room temperature, 1 cup (230g) granulated sugar, 2 tsp vanilla extract, 1 egg, 3 cups (456g) all-purpose flour, 2 tsp baking powder, 1 batch Sugar Cookie Frosting

Time 25:00

cookingwithkarli.com

Soft Frosted Sugar Cookies

1 cup salted butter (room temperature), 1 cup granulated sugar, 2 eggs (room temperature), 2 tsp vanilla extract, ½ tsp almond extract, 3 cups all-purpose flour, 1 tbsp corn starch, 2 tsp baking powder, ½ tsp salt, ½ cup salted butter (room temperature), 3 cups powdered sugar, ½ tsp vanilla extract, ¼ tsp almond extract, 2-4 tbsp heavy cream or milk (room temperature), ¼ tsp salt

0.333 cup colored decorating sugar, 0.66666668653488 cup shortening, 0.66666668653488 cup unsalted butter, softened, 1.5 cups white sugar, 2 large eggs, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, 3.5 cups all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1 teaspoon salt

Soft Cut Out Sugar Cookies

2 3/4 cups (358g) all-purpose flour, 6 tablespoons (49g) cornstarch, 1/4 teaspoon baking powder, optional, 1/4 teaspoon baking soda, optional, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 cup (224g) unsalted butter, room temperature, 1 cup (207g) granulated sugar, 1 large egg, 1 tablespoon vanilla extract, 4 1/2 cups (514g) powdered sugar, 4-6 tablespoons of milk or water, 3 tablespoons light corn syrup, 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract, Gel icing colors, Sprinkles, optional

Time 02:37:00

lifeloveandsugar.com

Soft and Chewy Cut Out Sugar Cookies Recipe

6 oz salted butter (still cold, but just soft enough to make small dent when pressing firmly on it) ((12 tbsp)), 2 oz cream cheese (cold) ((4 tbsp)), 10.5 oz granulated sugar ((1 ½ cups)), 1 egg plus 1 egg yolk, 2 tsp vanilla extract, 1.5 tsp almond extract, 14.8 oz all purpose flour ((3.5 cups)), ½ tsp salt, 40 grams cornstarch ((1/3 cup)), 12 oz softened salted butter ((1 ½ cups)), 17 oz powdered sugar ((4 cups)), 2 tsp vanilla extract, 1 tsp almond extract, 1 pinch salt ((1/8 tsp ish)), 1 tbsp french vanilla coffee creamer ((Optional sub. heavy cream and add extra vanilla and almond extract to taste))

Time 03:15:00

thewhitewhisk.com

Soft Sugar Cookies

2 1/2 c. all-purpose flour, 2 tsp. baking powder, 1/2 tsp. kosher salt, 1 c. (2 sticks) salted butter, at room temperature, 1 1/3 c. sugar, plus 1/4 c. for rolling, 2 large eggs, at room temperature, 1 tsp. vanilla bean paste or vanilla extract

Time 55:00

thepioneerwoman.com

The Seasoned Mom

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Soft Cut Out Sugar Cookies {Easy, Fun, and Festive} – The Seasoned Mom

1 month ago - They’ll firm up as they cool, and you’ll get that perfect soft, chewy bite. ** A note on batch size: This recipe yields a small batch (up to 36 small cookies, depending on cutter size and how you re-roll scraps). If you’re baking for a crowd or a cookie decorating party, I recommend doubling the ingredients. ** And about the almond extract: I borrowed this trick from my friend Kelly, a professional sugar cookie baker.

Time 01:25:00

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My great, great grandmother’s sugar cookie recipe. Heard stories of many awards won with this and the cream of tartar makes these insanely good. This makes 4-5 dozen cookies, but I always have to make two batches as it goes the fastest!! My family never believed in “secret” recipes so please enjoy!

Image Transcription: Recipe Sugar Cookies ¾ cup sugar ½ cup vegetable oil 2 eggs beaten 1 tsp. vanilla 2 cups flour 1 tsp. cream of tartar ½ tsp. baking soda ½ tsp. salt Blend sugar and oil. Stir in eggs and vanilla. Mix in dry ingredients. Chill for 1 day. Roll out on floured wax paper approximately ⅛ inch thick. Cut out cookies and place on greased pan. Bake at 350° for 8-10 min. Enjoy! I'm a human volunteer content transcriber for Reddit and you could be too! If you'd like more information on what we do and why we do it, click here! More on reddit.com

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December 13, 2020

I’m looking for a sugar cookie recipe that I can use for decorated cookies BUT is also soft and puffy.

Loft house cookies maybe? I haven’t made them before but they are like a puffy super soft sugar cookie with icing. More on reddit.com

r/Baking

October 14, 2023

Lofthouse-style sugar cookies with buttercream: super soft and fluffy!

Here's the recipe, you can also find it on my blog (sorry, don't mean to blog spam), La Pêche Fraîche ! for the cookies: 300 grams (2 1/2 cups) flour 1 tablespoon cornstarch 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 170 grams (3/4 cup) unsalted butter, soft 200 grams (1 cup) sugar 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1 large egg plus 1 egg white 1 tablespoon vanilla extract for the frosting: 225 grams (1 cup) butter, soft 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 500 grams (4 cups) powdered sugar 60 grams (1/4 cup) heavy cream, room temperature drop red food coloring sprinkles, optional, for decorating directions: Make the cookies: whisk flour, cornstarch, and baking powder together; set aside. Place butter in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment and beat on high speed until very soft, pale, and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Add in the sugar and salt and beat for 3 more minutes. Scrape the sides of the bowl and add in the egg and egg white; beat for a full 4 minutes, streaming the vanilla in while mixing. Scrape the bowl and beat on high speed for 30 seconds to ensure homogeneity. Add in the flour mixture all at once, then mix on very low speed, increasing the speed as the mixture becomes cohesive. Once the batter is thick and homogeneous, stop mixing. Scoop out 1/3 cup size scoops with an ice cream scoop; place on parchment lined sheets. Using a glass dipped in flour, very lightly press down on the cookies to flatten. Chill the cookies for at least 15 minutes in your freezer, or 30 minutes in your fridge. Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Bake each sheet of cookies for 10 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool slightly on the sheet and completely on a rack. To make the frosting, place the soft butter and salt in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Beat on high speed for 5 minutes, until pale and fluffy. Scrape the sides of the bowl and begin slowly adding the powdered sugar while mixing on low speed. Once the sugar is all mixed in, stream in half of the heavy cream and the food coloring. If it reaches a fluffy, smooth consistency with half of the cream, stop. If not, stream in the rest of the cream and beat on high speed until incorporated. Frost the cookies very generously, finishing with sprinkles. More on reddit.com

r/Baking

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June 25, 2017

Looking for the best sugar cookie recipe

https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/10402/the-best-rolled-sugar-cookies/ I've used this one multiple times and had great results each time. More on reddit.com

r/cookiedecorating

April 11, 2019

Sally's Baking Addiction

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The Best Sugar Cookies (Recipe & Video) - Sally's Baking

August 8, 2025 - It soft-sets after a few hours, meaning you can carefully stack the cookies for storage. The pictured heart-shaped cookies are decorated with my royal icing using Wilton piping tip #4. If you’re not into piping tips, you can simply dunk the tops of the cookies into the icing, like we do with these mini animal cracker cookies. 🙂 · Before I leave you with the recipe, let me suggest some useful sugar cookie tools.

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