Old Fashioned Cut Out Sugar Cookies
These Old Fashioned Cut Out Sugar Cookies are a classic holiday treat. The recipe is easy to follow and tastes just like the ones your grandma used to make.
Ingredients
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 lb. margarine at room temperature
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 4 1/2 cups flour
- Extra flour for rolling out dough
Instructions
- To make old fashioned rolled sugar cookies, start by creaming together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add ingredients in this order; Beat in the eggs, baking soda, baking powder, salt and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Then slowly add in the flour while mixing until a smooth dough forms. Cover and chill in fridge for 30 minutes.
- Once the dough is ready, roll it out on a lightly floured surface to 1/4 inch thickness. Cut out your cookies with a cookie cutter or a knife, and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake the cookies at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 10 minutes, or until they're lightly golden around the edges.
- When the cookies are done, let them cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Decorate the cookies with icing or sprinkles.
- Allow frosting to harden for 2-4 hours before placing it in containers.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 2-3 weeks.
Notes
Recipe Tips
- Dough is supposed to be soft. If the dough is too sticky to work with, you can add a little extra flour.
- Let your cookies cool completely before adding frosting or decorations - this will help them hold their shape.
- Room temperature butter is key for getting the right consistency, so be sure to set your butter out ahead of time.
- Don't over-bake your cookies - they should be just lightly golden around the edges.
- When cutting out your cookies, be sure to flour your work surface and rolling pin well. This will prevent the dough from sticking and making a mess.