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Melt-in-Your-Mouth Sugar Cookies

Enjoy melt-in-your-mouth sugar cookies made with creamy butter and sweet granulated sugar for a delightful treat.
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Prep Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 30
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 sticks (339 grams) unsalted butter, at cool room temperature
  • 1 1/2 cups (300 grams) granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract (for cookies)
  • 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
  • 4 1/2 cups (572 grams) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 cup (125 grams) powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (for icing)
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons milk

Method
 

  1. In a large bowl, beat the butter and granulated sugar on medium-high speed for about 3 minutes until smooth. Scrape down the bowl, then add eggs, 2 teaspoons vanilla, and almond extract, beating until combined.
  2. On low speed, slowly add the flour and baking powder to the wet ingredients and beat until just incorporated. Divide the dough into two equal portions.
  3. Roll each dough portion between two sheets of parchment paper to 1/4-inch thickness. Chill the rolled dough on a baking sheet for at least 1 hour or up to 1 day.
  4. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper. Remove dough from the fridge, cut into shapes with cookie cutters, and transfer to prepared baking sheets.
  5. If the dough is warm, freeze for 15 minutes before baking to prevent spreading. Bake for 10 minutes, or until the cookies are set and lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack completely.
  6. For the icing, whisk together the sifted powdered sugar, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 1 to 2 tablespoons of milk until smooth. Decorate cooled cookies as desired.

Notes

- For best results, ensure your unsalted butter is at a cool room temperature, meaning it's still slightly firm but yields to gentle pressure. This helps in creaming it properly with sugar.
- Do not overmix the dough once the flour is added; mix just until combined to keep the cookies tender.
- If your kitchen is warm, chill the rolled-out dough for an extra 15 minutes before cutting and baking to ensure the shapes hold. This is a crucial step to avoid misshapen cookies.
- Un-iced baked sugar cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days, or frozen for up to 1 month. Thaw at room temperature before decorating or serving.
Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.