Perfect Cut-Out Sugar Cookies
Classic thick, soft sugar cookies that hold their shape perfectly—ideal for festive cut-outs and holiday decorating.
Equipment
Ingredients
Main
unsalted butter (softened)
225 g
granulated sugar
200 g
large egg
1 piece
vanilla extract
10 ml
all-purpose flour
360 g
baking powder
10 g
salt
3 g
Instructions
Cream butter and sugar
Beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Add egg and vanilla
Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until combined.
Combine dry ingredients
Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
Mix dough
Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients until a dough forms.
Roll out dough
Roll the dough to about 6 mm thickness on a lightly floured surface.
Cut shapes
Cut out desired shapes with cookie cutters and place on a lined baking sheet.
Bake cookies
Bake at 175°C for 8–10 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
Cool cookies
Let cookies cool on the sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Storage
Store in an airtight container. Thaw frozen cookies at room temperature.
Notes
• Frost with buttercream and add sprinkles for a festive touch.
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