Sugar Cookies
Sugar Cookies is a flavorful Continental Desserts & Baking dish prepared with quality ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
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Easy Prep ≤ 4 steps · Fast & beginner friendly
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Moderate 5–8 steps · Everyday home cooking
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Expert ≥ 9 steps · Multi-step advanced prep
Ingredients Required
Tap or click any ingredient to check off during cookingStep-by-Step Cooking Method
Follow numbered steps for authentic taste and perfectionPreheat the oven to 350°F.
Lightly spray cookie sheets with cooking spray or line them with parchment paper.
In a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat together the butter and sugar until light in texture and smooth, about 2 minutes.
While that mixture is beating, sift the flours, salt, and baking soda into a bowl and set aside.
In a small bowl, whisk together the egg, egg yolk, vanilla, lemon juice, and lemon zest.
Add this to the butter-sugar mixture and blend until incorporated.
Scrape down the bowl as necessary to blend evenly.
With the mixer on low or using a wooden spoon, stir in the sifted dry ingredients.
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured work surface and divide into two even pieces.
Flatten each piece to about 1 inch thick and wrap in plastic wrap.
Refrigerate until chilled and firm, at least 2 hours.
Gently knead the chilled dough to make it more pliable.
Lightly flour a work surface and rolling pin and, rotating the dough consistently and working with even pressure, roll out to about an 1/8-inch thickness.
Cut the dough into the desired shape and transfer to the prepared baking sheets.
Garnish the cookies with sanding sugar.
Bake the cookies in batches until they have a light golden-brown edge with a pale-blond center, about 10 minutes.
Transfer to wire racks and let cool completely.
Chef's Secret Tips & Serving Pairings
- Serve hot and fresh as a wholesome vegetarian meal.
- Pairs excellently with steamed rice, flatbreads, or fresh salad garnish.