Confectioner's Sugar Cookies
Delightfully tender and buttery, these Confectioner’s Sugar Cookies are a must-bake for any occasion! Made with a handful of pantry staples like unsalted butter, sifted confectioner’s sugar, and a hint of vanilla extract, these melt-in-your-mouth cookies deliver a perfect balance of sweetness and texture. The dough is easily rolled and shaped, making it ideal for creating custom-cut designs with your favorite cookie cutters. Whether dusted with extra confectioner’s sugar for an elegant finish or decorated with colorful icing, these cookies can be dressed up for festive events or kept simple for a classic treat. Ready in just 30 minutes, this versatile recipe is perfect for holiday baking, gift-giving, or satisfying a sweet tooth in no time. Bake these crowd-pleasing cookies today and enjoy the irresistible taste of homemade perfection!
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Ingredients
- 230 grams Unsalted butter
- 125 grams Confectioner's sugar (sifted)
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 280 grams All-purpose flour
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 1 tablespoon Milk (optional, if dough is too dry)
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
Step 2
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the unsalted butter and confectioner's sugar using an electric hand mixer or stand mixer until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Step 3
Mix in the vanilla extract until well combined.
Step 4
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and salt.
Step 5
Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, mixing on low speed until a soft dough forms. If the dough is too dry to come together, add 1 tablespoon of milk and mix again.
Step 6
Divide the dough into two portions. Roll out each portion to about 1/4 inch (6 mm) thickness on a lightly floured surface.
Step 7
Use cookie cutters to cut out shapes and transfer them to the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 1 inch (2.5 cm) of space between each cookie.
Step 8
Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are just starting to turn golden.
Step 9
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer them to wire racks to cool completely.
Step 10
Optionally, dust the cookies with additional confectioner’s sugar or decorate with icing as desired.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (661.6g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 3226.5 |
| Total Fat 200.2g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 115.6g | 0% |
| Cholesterol 510.5mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1224.3mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 340.5g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 7.6g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 124.3g | |
| Protein 31.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 7.5IU | 0% |
| Calcium 107.6mg | 0% |
| Iron 13.0mg | 0% |
| Potassium 390.3mg | 0% |
Source of Calories