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Cut-Out Sugar Cookies
Sugar cookies that hold their shape perfectly — no spreading, no puffing. Ideal for decorating.
Prep: 20 min · Cook: 10 min · Total: 2 hours (+ chill time)24 servingsMedium4.7 (45 reviews)180 calories per serving
Last tested: 2026-09-10
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Servings24
📋 Ingredients
👩🍳 Instructions
- 1
Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt.
- 2
Beat butter and sugar until creamy, about 2 minutes.
- 3
Beat in egg, vanilla, and almond extract.
- 4
Gradually mix in flour on low speed until dough comes together.
- 5
Divide dough in half, wrap in plastic, and chill at least 1 hour.
- 6
Preheat oven to 180°C/350°F. Roll dough to 5mm thickness on a floured surface.
- 7
Cut into shapes with cookie cutters. Place on lined baking sheets.
- 8
Bake 8-10 minutes until edges are barely golden. Cool completely before decorating.
🔄 Swap Table
Original: Almond extract
Swap: Lemon zest (1 tsp)
Brighter flavor, great for spring cookies
Original: All-purpose flour
Swap: Gluten-free flour blend
Add ½ tsp xanthan gum
Original: Butter
Swap: Vegan butter
Works, slightly softer dough
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