Annette S Basic Sugar Cookies Recipe

Ingredients for Annette S Basic Sugar Cookies

• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
• White Sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 2-3 tablespoons lemon juice

How to Make Annette S Basic Sugar Cookies

1. Cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) softened unsalted butter and 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar in a medium mixing bowl until light and fluffy.
2. Beat in 1 large egg and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
3. In a small bowl, sift together 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon baking powder.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
5. Divide the dough in half.
6. Flatten each half into a disc.
7. Wrap each disc in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes, or until firm.
8. Remove from refrigerator and let stand at room temperature for 5-10 minutes.
9. On a lightly floured surface, roll out one disc to 1/8 inch thickness.
10. Use your favorite cookie cutters to cut out shapes.
11. Place cookies on a greased or parchment-lined baking sheet.
12. Bake at 325°F (160°C) for 12-14 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden.
13. Let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
14. While cookies cool, prepare the glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together 2 cups powdered sugar with 2-3 tablespoons lemon juice until a smooth, pourable glaze forms. Add more lemon juice, a teaspoon at a time, if needed to reach desired consistency.
15. Once cookies are completely cool, drizzle or spread the lemon glaze over the top of each cookie.
16. Enjoy your delicious homemade sugar cookies!