Betty Crocker S Sugar Cookies Recipe

A family favorite! These thin and crispy Christmas sugar cookies are perfect for holiday baking. I've been making this double batch recipe every year since high school, rolling the dough super thin for that delightful crunch. Simple to customize with your favorite sprinkles. Easily halved for a smaller batch. (Note: Chilling time not included in prep time)

Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 60 mins
Calories 1096.5 kcal
Protein 30g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
Betty Crocker S Sugar Cookies

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Ingredients for Betty Crocker S Sugar Cookies

  • 1 cup (2 sticks) softened butter
  • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • Colored Sprinkles

How to Make Betty Crocker S Sugar Cookies

  1. Cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) softened butter, 1 ½ cups granulated sugar, 2 large eggs, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until light and fluffy.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together 4 cups all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, and ½ teaspoon salt.
  3. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  4. Cover the dough with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours (or overnight).
  5. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  6. On a lightly floured surface, roll out about 1 ½ - 2 cups of chilled dough at a time to ⅛ inch thickness.
  7. Use festive cookie cutters to cut out your cookies.
  8. Place cookies onto the prepared baking sheets.
  9. Generously sprinkle with your favorite colored sugar sprinkles.
  10. Bake for 6-8 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
  11. Let the cookies cool on a wire rack before storing in an airtight container at room temperature.

Chef's Tip for Extra Flavor

Want to unlock deeper, more complex flavors? Try toasting your whole spices before grinding them, or blooming ground spices in a little warm oil to enhance their aroma. Deglazing your pan with a bit of stock, wine, or even water after browning ingredients can capture those tasty caramelized bits, adding richness to your dish.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

56 g

Sugar

268g

Fat

151g

Carbs

48g