Got a good cut out sugar cookie recipe?

Question

Me and my daughter want to make cut out sugar cookies but I cant seem to find a good recipe. Does anyone have an easy one that you have tried and know it works good?

Answer 1

I've done this particular one many times...Its easy and taste good


EASY CUT OUT SUGAR COOKIES

1 1/2 c. powdered sugar
1 c. butter
1 egg
1 tsp. vanilla
2 1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cream of tartar

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Grease cookie sheet. Blend sugar, butter, egg and vanilla until creamy. Mix in dry ingredients. Roll out dough WITHOUT chilling first. Cut out cookies. Bake for 5 to 7 minutes. Cool on rack. Can be frosted and/or decorated. Here's where the kids can become involved!

Answer 2

I believe this is a Cook's Illustrated recipe, but am not positive. Perfect for cutting out and decorating.

Sugar Cookies, Best in the World

3 cups all purpose flour
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp nutmeg
20 TBLS unsalted butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1 large egg
2 tsp vanilla

Preheat oven to 375ºF. Whisk dry (first 4) ingredients together, set aside. Cream butter and sugar. Add egg and vanilla. Blend in dry ingredients just until incorporated. Chill dough at least two hours. Roll out half of the dough 1/4 inch thick and cut out. (or some into a ball and pressed into circle w/ bottom of a glass) Place 1” apart on greased baking sheet. Bake in middle rack of oven for 10 minutes.

Answer 3

I made these this afternoon and they are yummy!

http://www.recipesforvegans.co.uk/spicybiscuits.html