{"id":2544,"date":"2025-12-03T14:58:59","date_gmt":"2025-12-03T14:58:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/patogusgyvenimas.lt\/index.php\/2025\/12\/03\/sugar-cookie-recipe-spend-with-pennies\/"},"modified":"2025-12-03T14:58:59","modified_gmt":"2025-12-03T14:58:59","slug":"sugar-cookie-recipe-spend-with-pennies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/patogusgyvenimas.lt\/index.php\/2025\/12\/03\/sugar-cookie-recipe-spend-with-pennies\/","title":{"rendered":"Sugar Cookie Recipe – Spend With Pennies"},"content":{"rendered":"
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This sugar cookie recipe is your go-to for perfectly shaped Christmas cut-outs every year. A tried-and-true Christmas tradition, these cookies roll out easily, hold their shape beautifully, and stay tender for days. They\u2019re perfect for decorating or gifting.<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n
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Flavor<\/strong>:\u00a0Sweet and buttery with soft centers, lightly crisp edges, and perfect vanilla icing that makes every bite taste cozy and homemade.<\/li>\n
Technique:<\/strong> Chilled dough ensures cookies hold crisp holiday shapes without spreading.<\/li>\n
Prep Note:<\/strong> Make dough up to 4 days ahead, or freeze in discs for stress-free holiday baking.<\/li>\n
Swaps:\u00a0<\/strong>Switch vanilla for almond or peppermint extract for festive flavor.<\/li>\n
Serving Suggestions:<\/strong> Decorate with frosting, royal icing, easy sugar cookie icing, or sprinkles for Christmas cookie trays.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
Ingredient Notes<\/h2>\n
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Butter:<\/strong> Unsalted butter adds rich flavor; softened but not melted butter creates the best texture.<\/li>\n
Vanilla Extract:<\/strong> Pure vanilla makes the cookies aromatic and cozy; swap a little for almond extract for that bakery-style flavor.<\/li>\n
Egg:<\/strong> Bring eggs to room temperature before adding, to help the dough mix evenly. (Quickly warm up cold eggs by placing them in a glass of warm water for 5 minutes.)<\/li>\n
All-Purpose Flour:<\/strong> Properly measured flour is important for baking. Lightly spoon into the measuring cup, then level to avoid dense dough.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n
How to Make Sugar Cookies<\/h2>\n\n
Make the Dough:<\/strong> With an electric mixer or stand mixer, cream butter and sugar until fluffy, then mix in the egg, vanilla, and dry ingredients until a soft dough forms. Chill until firm.<\/li>\n
Roll & Cut:<\/strong> Roll the dough to \u00bc-inch thickness, cut into festive shapes, and place on baking sheets.<\/li>\n
Bake & Decorate:<\/strong> Bake until lightly golden on the edges, cool completely, then decorate with icing or sprinkles.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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If the dough seems powdery<\/em><\/strong> or isn\u2019t holding together, it has not mixed long enough. Continue mixing for up to 5 minutes more, and the dough will hold together. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n
Holly\u2019s Pro Tips for Holiday Baking Success <\/h2>\n
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Use room temperature butter and egg<\/strong> for smooth dough.<\/li>\n
It is important to\u00a0measure flour correctly. Avoid scooping the flour with a measuring cup, or it can pack the flour, resulting in a dry dough. Instead, lightly spoon the flour into the measuring cup and use the straight edge of the back of a knife to level it.<\/li>\n
Roll dough between parchment sheets to prevent sticking. When rolling the dough, if it gets too soft, put it in the fridge for a few minutes. Don\u2019t add too much flour when rolling the dough.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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Don\u2019t skip chilling the sugar cookie dough. <\/strong>This allows the butter to firm up a bit, keeping the cookies from spreading too much and looking flat. Chilling in the refrigerator helps them to keep their shape as they bake.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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No parchment<\/strong> \u2013 Skip baking the cookies on parchment paper or a silicone mat for this recipe. They hold their shape best on an ungreased cookie sheet.<\/li>\n
Bake one tray at a time<\/strong> for even color. <\/li>\n
Do not <\/strong>place new batches on a warm cookie sheet. This will cause the dough to spread.<\/li>\n
For uniform cookie-cutter sugar cookies,<\/strong> roll to \u00bc-inch thickness on a lightly floured surface. When rolling the dough, if it gets too soft, don\u2019t add more flour. Instead, put it in the fridge for a few minutes. <\/li>\n
Freeze baked cookies, undecorated, for easy gift trays later.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/figure>\n
Decorating Cut-Out Sugar Cookies<\/h2>\n
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Sugar cookies are one of the most popular cookie recipes for decorating. When my kids were small, we\u2019d have fun with Christmas cookie cutters, stamped rolling pins, and colored frosting with plenty of Festive sprinkles and jimmies!<\/li>\n
To make Christmas sugar cookies, or any time of year cut-out cookies, ensure they\u2019re completely cooled on a wire rack before decorating (or the icing will melt).<\/li>\n
You can decorate the baked cookies with soft frostings like buttercream frosting and embellishments, but our favorite is to use a simple sugar cookie icing or royal icing that finishes shiny and firm. Tip<\/strong>: Use gel food coloring for the prettiest colors.<\/li>\n
Another option is to melt chocolate chips and dip half of each cookie.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/figure>\n
Storing & Freezing Christmas Cookies<\/h2>\n
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Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.<\/li>\n
Refrigerate dough for up to 4 days before baking.<\/li>\n
Freeze dough disks or baked cookies (undecorated) in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months.<\/li>\n
Place a piece of parchment paper between layers to protect the frosting when storing decorated cookies.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n
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