It’s a day to celebrate and enjoy these delicious treats. Sugar cookies are a classic favorite among cookie lovers, known for their sweet and buttery taste. They are often decorated with colorful icing, sprinkles, or other toppings, making them not only tasty but also visually appealing. Whether you’re baking them at home or picking up some from a bakery, National Sugar Cookie Day is the perfect excuse to indulge in these delightful treats. So today you are getting a double treat…..
Classic Sugar Cookie
Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Divide the dough in half. Roll out one portion of the dough on a lightly floured surface to about 1/4 inch thickness.
- Use cookie cutters to cut out desired shapes and transfer them to the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining dough.
- Bake the cookies for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cooled, you can decorate the cookies with icing, sprinkles, or any other toppings you like.
For a delicious summer twist on sugar cookies, you can try making lemon sugar cookies. The citrusy flavor of lemon adds a refreshing and vibrant touch to the classic sugar cookie recipe. Here’s a recipe for lemon sugar cookies:
Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- Zest of 2 lemons
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Additional granulated sugar for rolling (optional)
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and lemon zest until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract and lemon juice.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- If desired, roll tablespoon-sized portions of dough into balls and roll them in additional granulated sugar to coat.
- Place the cookie dough balls onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Flatten each dough ball slightly with the bottom of a glass or the palm of your hand.
- Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
