SUGAR COOKIE RECIPE

Soft Sugar Cookies that Hold Their Shape

It's important for sugar cookies to hold their shape because it makes them easier to decorate and handle. If the cookies spread too much while baking, they may lose their shape and be difficult to work with. This can make it difficult to achieve clean lines and precise shapes when decorating the cookies, and can also make them more fragile and prone to breaking. By achieving a dough that holds its shape well, you can create beautifully decorated cookies that are perfect for any occasion.

There are a few factors that can influence a sugar cookie's ability to hold its shape. One important factor is the ratio of ingredients in the dough. Using the right ratio of flour, sugar, and butter can help to create a dough that holds its shape well. It's also important to be careful not to overbake the cookies, as this can cause them to spread and lose their shape. Finally, chilling the dough before rolling it out and cutting it into shapes can help to prevent the cookies from spreading too much while baking. By keeping these considerations in mind, you can create sugar cookies that hold their shape and are easy to work with.

I recommend topping off your sugar cookie with soft royal icing.

This is the Best Sugar Cookie Recipe for Cookie Cutters

There are a few factors that make my sugar cookie recipe the best one to use when shaping with cookie cutters.

1. Consistency of the dough: A sugar cookie dough that is not too soft or too crumbly is ideal for use with cookie cutters. If the dough is too soft, it may be difficult to cut and may lose its shape while baking. On the other hand, if the dough is too crumbly, it may be difficult to handle and may break or crumble when being transferred to the baking sheet.

2. Ability to hold its shape: A sugar cookie dough that holds its shape well is ideal for use with cookie cutters. If the dough spreads too much while baking, it may lose its shape and be difficult to work with. By achieving a dough that holds its shape well, you can create clean lines and precise shapes when using cookie cutters.

3. Ease of handling: A sugar cookie dough that is easy to handle and roll out is important for use with cookie cutters. If the dough is too sticky, it may be difficult to roll out and may stick to the rolling pin or surface. On the other hand, if the dough is too dry, it may be difficult to handle and may break or crumble.

With my sugar cookie recipe, you can create a sugar cookie dough that is ideal for use with cookie cutters and allows for precise and easy cookie cutting.

No sugar cookie is complete without royal icing for decorating!

HERE IS HOW TO MAKE SUGAR COOKIES FROM SCRATCH

The most important ingredients in sugar cookies are flour, sugar, and butter. These ingredients provide the structure and flavor for the cookies.

Flour is the main component of the dough and provides structure to the cookies. All-purpose flour is the most commonly used type of flour for sugar cookies, but some bakers may choose to use a combination of all-purpose flour and cake flour for a softer cookie.

Sugar is an important ingredient in sugar cookies because it provides sweetness and helps to create a tender texture. Granulated sugar is the most commonly used type of sugar in sugar cookie recipes, but some bakers may choose to use a combination of granulated sugar and brown sugar for a softer, more chewy cookie.

Butter is an essential ingredient in sugar cookies because it adds flavor and helps to create a tender texture. It's important to use unsalted butter in sugar cookie recipes so that you can control the amount of salt in the dough.

In addition to these core ingredients, sugar cookies may also include eggs, which help to bind the dough and add richness and moisture, and vanilla extract, which adds flavor. Leavening agents such as baking powder or baking soda may also be included to help the cookies rise slightly and give them a softer texture.

There are many unique sugar cookie recipes out there. Here is the best recipe for soft sugar cookies that hold their shape, along with some tips on how to make them. I also provide my recipe and more during my sugar cookie decorating classes.

Finally, once your cookies have cooled down, finish off your sugar cookie design with royal icing.