looking for a really good Sugar cookie recipe

[hmwnick]

The kids & I are scheduled to decorate our Christmas cookies on Thursday & I'm looking for a good recipe for sugar cookies that aren't too fragile. Also, what is the best type of icing to use. Merry Christmas all!

 

[PDXMULAN]

Hi
Check allrecipes.com and do a search for The Best Sugar Cookies. They are the best
Merry Christmas

 

[minniecarousel]

I'm gonna go the Pillsbury route for the sugar cookies this year. With all the other cookies I'm making, those will have to do!

 

[Wish I lived in Fl]

The Joy of cooking has a recipe for a very durable dough
I used to make it a lot. always doubled the recipe.

Roll Cookies
1/2 c sugar creamed with
1/2 c butter
1 tsp vanilla
2 eggs
2 1/2 c sifted flour
2 tsp double acting baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
chill dough 3 -4 hours before rolling
cook 375 7-10 minutes

 

[JennaTX]

This is the best sugar cookie recipe, I have used it for years. But be warned, it makes about 80 cookies!


Christmas Sugar Cookies


COOKIES:

2 c. sugar
2 eggs
1 lb butter (softened)
2 t. vanilla
4 c. flour
1 t. soda



ICING:

3 c. powdered sugar
6 T. butter
2-3 T. milk (I usually use about 5/6 for a smoother icing)
2 t. vanilla



Cream sugar, eggs, butter, and vanilla. Add to the mixture the flour and soda. Preheat oven to 350. Bake on foil-lined cookie sheets for ten minutes.

Icing: Combine all ingredients and mix well. Add food coloring if desired.


Also the dough rolls out much easier if you put it in the fridge for about 30 minutes to an hour.

 

[cryssi]

the best recipe ever imo is for "no fail sugar cookies"

No Fail Sugar Cookies

Roll them thick - 1/4" ...they will spread only slightly. They are not very sweet, but very durable. Use any glaze or buttercream icing on top. It can handle a lot of frosting. I put marshmallow fondant on top, OMG so good.

good luck!