Preparation. For the Sugar Cookies: 1. In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the butter and sugar on medium-high speed until well-combined and smooth, about 3 minutes.

The metal cutters tend to cut thru the dough the best but they rust out fast. Place cookies 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie ...

1 1/2 c. For the cookies: In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, combine the butter, granulated sugar, and orange zest. Beat on medium speed until smooth, then add the ...

(Alternatively, cut the dough into 3- to 4-inch shapes and, using a smaller cutter, stamp out the center of half of the cookies.) Refrigerate the cutout cookies until chilled, about 30 minutes.

Roll dough onto a floured surface to about 1/8 of an inch and cut with desired cookie cutter shape (Christmas tree, snowman, candy cane, etc.). Bake for approximately 10 minutes, or until slightly ...

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. After 15 minutes, remove one sheet of dough from the oven. Dip the rim of a drinking glass (I use 2-3 rounds, but any work, even a little shot glass) in ...

This cut-out sugar cookie dough recipe is perfect for holiday baking. Follow our tips to learn how to decorate sugar cookies with icing.