Soft Cut-Out Sugar Cookies with Crisp Edges

Soft Cut-Out Sugar Cookies with Crisp Edges

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Make soft cut-out sugar cookies with crisp edges, thick centers, and clean shapes for decorating. This chilled dough rolls easily and bakes up buttery.

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Cooking tools:

  • Cookie cutter
  • Rolling pin
  • Hand mixer
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Measuring cup
  • Measuring spoon
  • Spatula
  • Cooling rack
  • Plastic wrap
  • Airtight container

Ingredients

  • 2 3/4 cups (345 g) all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled, plus more for rolling
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon fine salt
  • 1 cup (226 g) unsalted butter, cool room temperature
  • 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon almond extract, optional
  • 2 cups (240 g) powdered sugar
  • 2-3 tablespoons milk, plus more as needed
  • 1 tablespoon light corn syrup or honey, optional for shine
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Gel food coloring and sprinkles, optional

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