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Ultimate Sugar Cookies

These sugar cookies are soft, buttery, and perfect for any occasion! Whether you’re baking for Christmas, birthdays, or just because, they’re easy to make and so much fun to decorate. Grab your icing and sprinkles, and let the cookie magic begin! 🍪✨
Print Recipe
Prep Time 30 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12 assorted sized cookies
Calories 120 kcal

Equipment

  • mixing bowls
  • Hand mixer or mixing stand
  • Measuring cups
  • Rolling Pin
  • Cookie cutters
  • Cookie sheet

Ingredients
  

  • 1¼ cups Sugar
  • 1 cup Butter Flavor Crisco
  • 2 Eggs
  • ¼ cup Light Corn Syrup
  • 1 tbsp Vanilla
  • 3 cups All Purpose Flour
  • ¾ tsp Baking Powder
  • ½ tsp Baking Soda
  • ½ tsp Salt

Icing

  • ½ cup Crisco
  • 1 stick Butter, softened
  • 1 tsp Vanilla
  • 2 Tbsp Milk

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 375°
  • Combine sugar and crisco. Beat at medium speed. Add eggs, syrup and vanilla. Beat well.
  • In seperate bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Add gradually to creamed mixture at low speed. Refrigerate 1 hour.
  • Place dough on floured surface, and roll to ¼" thickness. Cut with cookie cutter and place 2" apart on ungreased cookie sheet (I lilke to use parchment paper)
  • Bake at 375° for 6-10 minutes. Keep a close eye on them and do not overbake. Cool completely. Frost and decorate.

Icing

  • Cream ingredients together in mixer. Spread on cooled cookies.

Notes

Recipe Notes

  • Chill the Dough: After mixing the cookie dough, you can cover it or wrap it tightly in saran wrap and refrigerate it overnight. Before rolling it out, let it sit at room temperature for about 20 minutes to make it easier to work with.
  • Watch While Baking: Keep a close eye on your cookies while they bake. I prefer them soft and just barely golden, so they hold their shape without getting too brown around the edges. Personal preference plays a big role, so bake a test batch to see how you like yours!
  • Icing Tip: For an extra touch of yumminess, swap milk for flavored coffee creamer when making your icing. It’s a simple change that adds a delicious twist!
  • Topping Ideas: You can’t go wrong with sprinkles—they’re easy, colorful, and always fun. Small candies, like mini M&Ms, also make great toppings. Want to get fancy? Use icing tips to create intricate designs. The options are endless—just have fun and enjoy your creations! 🎄🍪✨