Sugar Cookies
Introduction
Whether they are just for a weekend gathering or for the holiday season, these cookies are sure to please. Get your favorite cookie cutters ready! This should make 12 โ 15 cookies, depending on your cutter. I like my cookies soft and chewy, but if you like a crispier cookie, you can bake for another couple minutes or roll them a bit thinner. The dough does get thick, so I recommend a stand mixer for this recipe. We do need to let the dough cool in the fridge, so this does take a little time before you can enjoy!
Total Time: 2 โ 3 hours
Ingredients
1ยพ cup all purpose flour
ยพ cup sugar
ยฝ cup butter, melted
2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 Tbsp. flaxseed
5 Tbsp. water
Instructions
โข In a stand mixer, mix the melted butter, sugar, and vanilla.
โข In a small blender (I like to use a Bullet), blend the flaxseed and water for around 30 seconds. Add this to the mixer.
โข Start to add the flour ยผ cup at a time, allowing it mix into the dough before adding the next ยผ cup. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
โข When all of the flour has been incorporated, add in the baking powder. Mix for a few minutes to make sure everything is mixed well.
โข Remove the dough and wrap it in plastic so it is air-tight. Place in the refrigerator for 2 hours to let it cool down.
โข Preheat the oven to 350ยฐF.
โข When the dough has cooled, sprinkle a little flour on some wax/parchment paper, a large cutting board, or even just a clean countertop. Place the dough on top and also sprinkle the top of the dough with a little flour.
โข Using a rolling pin, start to flatten the dough to about ยผ inch thickness (this makes for a softer, chewier cookie; if you want a crispier cookie, then you can roll it thinner). If the dough starts to stick to the rolling pin, sprinkle a little more flour on top.
โข Using a cookie cutter, start to cut out pieces of the dough. If the dough sticks too much to the cutter, you can also dip the cutter into some flour to coat the edges of the cutter, which should help the cutter to release the dough after it has been cut.
โข Place the cut cookies on a baking sheet. Decorate them now, if you wish (i.e., for Christmas cookies), with sprinkles or whatever else youโd like.
โข After youโve cut as many cookies as you can, recombine the dough into a ball. Re-sprinkle some flour onto your paper/board/counter, re-sprinkle some flour on top of the dough, and re-roll the dough out to about ยผ inch thickness. Cut as many cookies as you can. Repeat until all the dough has been used.
โข Bake for 10-11 minutes (or 12-13 minutes for a crisper cookie).
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