Tender Crisp Sugar Cookies

Tender Crisp Sugar Cookies
  • PREP TIME
    25 mins
  • COOK TIME
    10 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    35 mins
  • SERVING
    60 People
  • VIEWS
    96

Delight in the simple pleasure of these melt-in-your-mouth sugar cookies. With their tender crumb and crisp edges, they are perfect for any occasion and a delightful treat for bakers of all skill levels.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    19 g
  • Cholesterol
    22 mg
  • Fiber
    0 g
  • Protein
    2 g
  • Saturated Fat
    4 g
  • Sodium
    87 mg
  • Sugar
    8 g
  • Fat
    10 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View 5 mins In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, shortening, granulated sugar, and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy. This should take approximately 3-5 minutes.

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Recipe View 2 mins Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract until well combined. (1-2 minutes)

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Recipe View 1 mins In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cream of tartar, and salt. (1 minute)

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Recipe View 3 mins Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Be careful not to overmix. (2-3 minutes)

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Recipe View 1 hrs Cover the dough and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour. This will prevent the cookies from spreading too much during baking. (60 minutes)

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Recipe View 0 mins Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.

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Recipe View 0 mins Roll the chilled dough into 1-inch balls. If desired, dip the balls into colored sugar or sprinkles before placing them on the prepared baking sheets. Flatten the cookies slightly with the bottom of a glass or measuring cup.

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Recipe View 12 mins Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. For larger cookies, bake at 350°F (175°C) for 15 minutes.

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Recipe View 0 mins Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

For a softer cookie, slightly underbake them. They will continue to set as they cool.
If the dough becomes too sticky to handle, add a little more flour, one tablespoon at a time.
These cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Experiment with different extracts, such as almond or lemon, for a unique flavor twist.

Kristin Johns

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.1/ 5 ( 32 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (4)
  • Connie Johns

    The chilling time is crucial – don't skip it! My first batch spread way too much.

  • Yvette Mckenzie

    This is my go-to sugar cookie recipe now. So easy and delicious!

  • Lola Frami

    These cookies are amazing! My kids loved decorating them with sprinkles.

  • Ryan Strosin

    I added a bit of lemon zest to the dough, and it gave the cookies a lovely citrusy aroma.

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