My Favorite Roll Out Sugar Cookies Recipe

Indulge in the delightful taste of these perfectly crisp, melt-in-your-mouth sugar cookies! This recipe provides a simple yet foolproof method for creating classic roll-out cookies, ideal for decorating with your favorite icing. Easily customizable with different extracts and food colorings, these cookies are perfect for holidays, parties, or any occasion that calls for a sweet treat.

Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 7 mins
Calories 74.1 kcal
Protein 1g
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Ingredients for My Favorite Roll Out Sugar Cookies

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How to Make My Favorite Roll Out Sugar Cookies

  1. Cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) softened margarine and 1 ½ cups granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  2. Beat in 2 large eggs and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (or other desired flavoring) until well combined.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, and ½ teaspoon salt.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Cover the dough and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to meld and the dough to firm up.
  6. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  7. On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to 3/16 inch thickness. Use cookie cutters to shape the cookies.
  8. Place cookies onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving some space between each.
  9. Bake for 7-8 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown. Keep a close eye on them to prevent burning.
  10. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  11. Prepare the icing: In a medium bowl, sift 2 cups powdered sugar.
  12. Gradually add 2-4 tablespoons of milk, stirring continuously until the desired consistency of a thin glaze is reached.
  13. Stir in ½ teaspoon vanilla extract.
  14. Add food coloring, if desired, and blend well.
  15. Once the cookies have completely cooled, decorate them with your homemade icing.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

3 g

Sugar

14g

Fat

4g

Carbs

2g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make My Favorite Roll Out Sugar Cookies?

My Favorite Roll Out Sugar Cookies takes about 37 minutes from start to finish — roughly 30 minutes to prepare and 7 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in My Favorite Roll Out Sugar Cookies?

My Favorite Roll Out Sugar Cookies has approximately 74.1 calories per serving, with about 1 g protein, 2 g carbohydrates and 6 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for My Favorite Roll Out Sugar Cookies?

The key ingredients for My Favorite Roll Out Sugar Cookies are Powdered Sugar, Margarine, Egg, Vanilla, Almond Extract, Flour. See the full list with measurements above.

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