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Best All-Purpose Cutout Sugar Cookies

Three thick, square-cut sugar cookies stacked on a white plate, showing their soft, buttery texture.
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A reliable recipe for soft, buttery sugar cookies that hold their shape well for cutting and decorating.

Ingredients

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  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl. Set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until just combined.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until a soft dough forms. Do not overmix.
  5. Divide the dough in half, flatten each half into a disk, wrap in plastic wrap, and chill for at least 1 hour.
  6. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  7. On a lightly floured surface, roll out one disk of dough to about 1/4 inch thickness.
  8. Use cookie cutters to cut out shapes and place them on the prepared baking sheets.
  9. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. For softer cookies, bake closer to 8 minutes.
  10. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely before decorating.

Notes

  • For the softest cookies, slightly underbake them. They will firm up as they cool.
  • If the dough becomes too soft while rolling, return it to the refrigerator for 10 minutes.
  • Use high-quality vanilla extract for the best flavor.

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