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Soft Cut-Out Sugar Cookies

Buttery, soft cut-out sugar cookies that hold their shape, finished with an easy glossy icing.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Servings: 24
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 190
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon almond extract optional
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 to 3 tablespoons milk
  • 1 teaspoon light corn syrup
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract for the icing

Equipment

  • 2 rimmed baking sheets
  • Parchment paper
  • Rolling Pin
  • Cookie cutters
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer

Method
 

  1. Step 1: Whisk the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  2. Step 2: Beat the butter and sugar, then beat in the egg and extracts.
  3. Step 3: Mix in the flour, divide the dough, and chill for 1 hour.
  4. Step 4: Preheat the oven to 350°F and roll the dough ¼ inch thick.
  5. Tip: Roll evenly for consistent baking.
  6. Step 5: Cut shapes and bake 8 to 10 minutes until the edges are just golden.
  7. Step 6: Cool completely, then decorate with icing.

Notes

Calories are an estimate per cookie with icing.
Chill cut shapes on the pan for 10 minutes for the sharpest edges.