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The Best Soft and Chewy Cutout Sugar Cookies

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This recipe gives you soft, chewy sugar cookies that hold their shape perfectly for cutting and decorating. They use simple ingredients and deliver a classic buttery vanilla flavor.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  2. Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Divide the dough in half, flatten each half into a disk, wrap in plastic wrap, and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
  6. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  7. On a lightly floured surface, roll out one disk of dough to about 1/4 inch thickness. Use cookie cutters to cut out shapes.
  8. Place the cutouts onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 1 inch between cookies.
  9. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. For soft cookies, err on the side of underbaking slightly.
  10. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  11. Decorate with your favorite royal icing or sprinkles once fully cooled.

Notes

  • For the best results when cutting shapes, chill the rolled-out dough on the baking sheet for 10 minutes before baking.
  • If you prefer a thicker, bakery-style cookie, roll the dough to 3/8 inch thickness.
  • This dough freezes well. Wrap chilled, unbaked cutouts tightly and freeze for up to 3 months.

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