Cutout Sugar Cookies (Easy, Classic, Soft, Best Sugar Cookie Recipe)

Cutout Sugar Cookies (Easy, Classic, Soft, Best Sugar Cookie Recipe)

zestplate.com

These cutout sugar cookies are soft, perfectly sweet, and hold their shape exactly. The best recipe for decorated holiday cutout cookies with royal icing or frosting. Easy and foolproof.

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Cooking tools:

  • Cookie cutter
  • Rolling pin
  • Stand mixer
  • Cooling rack
  • Mixing bowl
  • Measuring cup
  • Measuring spoon
  • Baking sheet
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Plastic wrap
  • Spatula

Ingredients

  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour.
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder.
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt.
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened.
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar.
  • 1 large egg, room temperature.
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract.
  • 1/4-1/2 teaspoon almond extract (optional).
  • Royal icing or glaze.
  • Assorted sprinkles.

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