Saturday, September 13, 2014

Perfectly shaped sugar cookies

If you ever want to bake sugar cookies that keep their shape, use this recipe! They came out perfect! Click the link below for great tips on making the perfect cookies--

source: http://bakingamoment.com/how-to-bake-easy-and-delicious-cutout-cookies-with-neat-edges

Ingredients
  • 2 sticks (1 cup) cold, unsalted butter, cubed
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste (optional)
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup cornstarch
Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
  2. Cream together the cold, cubed butter, the granulated sugar, and the salt.
  3. Add in the eggs and vanilla (or other flavorings/extracts).
  4. Add all the flour and cornstarch, and mix on low speed, until fully incorporated and forming a ball.
  5. Roll out to a thickness of 5/16 inch, cut into shapes, and bake for 12 minutes (for appox. 2 1/2 inch cookie).

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