Decorated Sugar Cookies

Name: Decorated Sugar Cookies
Yield: Makes 24 to 36 cookies, depending on the size of the cutter(s)
Cuisine: United States
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; 1 large egg yolk; Royal Icing (see How to Decorate Sugar Cookies); 10 ounces (2½ sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature; ½ teaspoon baking powder, preferably aluminum-free; 1 large egg; 1 cup granulated sugar; ¾ teaspoon fine sea salt; 3 cups unbleached (all-purpose) flour

Preparation info

Makes
24 to 36
cookies, depending on the size of the cutter(s)

Difficulty
Medium

Appears in

Back in the Day Bakery Made With Love

By Cheryl Day and Griffith Day

Published 2015

About

Sugar cookies are pure fun to eat, and with a few tips, decorating them can be even more fun. See pages 248-249 for my tricks for making sugar cookies that your kids will love!

Ingredients

3 cups unbleached (all-purpose) flour
¾ teaspoon fine sea salt
½

Americas
United States
Dessert
Vegetarian

Method

In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and baking powder. Set aside.

In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment (or in a large mixing bowl, using a handheld mixer), cream together the butter and sugar on medium speed for 1 to 2 minutes, until light and creamy. Add the egg, egg yolk, and vanilla and beat for 3 to 5 minutes, until light and fluffy.