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BEST SOFT SUGAR COOKIES

Jessica — Tue, 01 Aug 2023 16:18:46 +0000

Super Soft Sugar Cookies are the best sugar cookies you’ve ever had! Made with classic ingredients, this sugar cookie recipe will become your new favorite!

Don’t forget to check out our updated collection of SOFT AND SWEET SUGAR COOKIES here!

This is the only soft sugar cookie recipe you’ll ever need, the simple ingredients speak for themselves. We’ve also included an amazing buttercream icing recipe that is heavenly, give these cookies a try today!

Softest Sugar Cookies EVER!

I’ve tried many, many sugar cookie recipes and this one is my favorite by far. It’s a classic sugar cookie recipe but the ratio of dry ingredients to wet ingredients is perfect and results in the most soft sugar cookies, that taste absolutely wonderful. If you like Lofthouse Sugar Cookies, these are so much better. Not too thick and no mouth full of flour. The buttercream frosting recipe we included is delicious too!

How do you make perfect sugar cookies every time?

Sugar cookie dough is sticky, but once it’s sufficiently chilled, it’s much more workable. Resist the urge to add more flour to the dough before chilling. If you add too much flour, the ratio of wet to dry ingredients is off and the cookies end up drier and more crumbly.
Do not melt the butter. The butter needs to be softened (at room temperature), but using melted butter will ruin the cookies.
Spend a little extra time when you mix the butter and sugars. Creaming them together for 2-3 minutes will improve the consistency of your cookies.
Preheat the oven. This will help your cookies turn out right every time!
Use a cookie scoop! If you want all your cookies to be perfectly shaped and have them all be the same size, a cookie scoop is the way to go.
Use parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. Doing this will make it really easy to remove the cookies from your cookie sheet so that you don’t have to scrape them off the pan – they will just slide right off in perfect shape!
Make sure not to overbake your cookies. They may not even look totally done on the tops, but if the bottoms start to brown, I take mine out and they are perfect!

Super Soft Sugar Cookie Ingredients

Sugar: For perfectly chewy and sweet cookies, you will need 1 cup of sugar.

Butter: Use ½ cup of butter, softened, for nice rich tasting cookies.

Egg: Adding 1 egg to this cookie dough will help create the most incredible texture.

Vanilla extract: You need 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract to enhance all the great flavors in this cookie dough.

Sour cream: Adding in ⅓ cup of sour cream will create the most soft and tender cookies you’ve ever tasted.

Salt: To balance the sweetness of these cookies, use ½ teaspoon of salt.

Baking soda: For the leavening agent in this recipe, use ½ teaspoon of baking soda.

Flour: Use 2 cups of flour for the base of this cookie dough recipe.

Buttercream frosting

Butter: To create a lovely, rich frosting, use ½ cup of butter, softened.

Powder sugar: Adding in 4 cups of powdered sugar will make the frosting perfectly sweet.

Milk: You need ¼ cup of milk to make the frosting nice and creamy.

Vanilla extract: Give the frosting delicious flavor by adding in 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract.

How to make the softest Sugar Cookies

Dough

In a large bowl, begin by creaming together the sugar and butter, with an electric mixer, for 2-3 minutes. Then add the egg, vanilla extract, and sour cream. Mix again to combine well.

Next, in a separate small bowl, combine the flour, salt and baking soda. Proceed to add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and beat again until smooth.

Place a towel or plastic wrap over the bowl and place in the refrigerator to chill the dough for several hours, at least 2 hours for best results.

Bake

When you are ready to bake the cookies, proceed to roll the dough out and cut with shaped cutters. Placed in the preheated oven and bake at 375 degrees F for 10 minutes. Let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to finish cooling.

Frosting

In a medium bowl, using an electric mixer, beat the butter, powder sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until well combined and smooth. If needed, add additional milk to achieve the desired consistency.

Once the cookies have cooled, spread on some frosting, and decorate them however you want. Add some fun sprinkles for a colorful and fun addition!

Serve immediately and enjoy!

Super Soft Sugar Cookies

Super Soft Sugar Cookies are the best sugar cookies you've ever had! Made with classic ingredients, this sugar cookie recipe has great flavor and texture too.

Course Cookies, Cookies, Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword Soft Sugar Cookies

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Total Time 20

Servings cookies

Calories 228kcal

Author Jessica & Nellie

Ingredients

1 cup sugar
½ cup butter softened
1 egg
1 tsp vanilla extract
⅓ cup sour cream
½ tsp salt
½ tsp baking soda
2 cups flour

Buttercream Frosting

½ cup soft butter
4 cups powdered sugar
¼ cup milk
2 tsp vanilla

Instructions

Dough: Cream together sugar and butter for 2-3 minutes. Add egg, vanilla extract and sour cream. In separate bowl, combine flour, salt and baking soda. Add dry ingredients to butter mixture, beat until smooth.
Place a towel or plastic wrap over the bowl and place in the refrigerator to chill the dough for several hours, at least 2 hours for best results.
Bake: Roll out dough and cut with shaped cutters. Bake at 375 for 10 minutes.
Frosting: Beat butter until smooth. Then beat in remaining ingredients until smooth, about 2 minutes. Add additional milk a little at a time if thinner consistency is desired. Spread on some frosting, and decorate them however you want. Add some fun sprinkles for a colorful and fun addition! Serve and enjoy!
To decorate for Thanksgiving, frost with chocolate frosting, then top with candy corn, green M&M candies and range frosting for festive touches!

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container. Will last 5-7 days. Refrigeration helps extend freshness by 2-3 days.

Cookies can be frozen up to 1 month frosted or 3-4 months unfrosted. Dough can be frozen for 3-4 months if stored in an airtight container.

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Can you use salted butter for sugar cookies?

You can absolutely use salted butter for sugar cookies! I’m a big fan of using what you have and I only buy salted butter. Some people aren’t fans of salted butter because they want complete control over how much salt is in the recipe. I’m one of those people who constantly has to add salt to everything though, so I like there to be enough! When making cookies, I feel like the cookies taste better when they have a good salt to sweet ratio.

HOW DO YOU KEEP SUGAR COOKIES SOFT?

This is another reason to love these cookies, thanks to the sour cream in the dough- they stay softer for longer! After the cookies have cooled, simply place them in an airtight container to keep them fresh for as long as possible. It also helps to make sure that when you roll out the cookie dough that you do it to the right thickness so that they don’t become brittle when baking.

CAN I FREEZE DECORATED SUGAR COOKIES?

Yes. After frosting has been applied, allow them to set at room temperature for about an hour so that the frosting can firm up a bit. Then place the cookies in a single layer on a baking sheet and flash freeze until solid (about 1-2 hours). After that, transfer to an airtight container. I recommend laying a sheet of parchment paper between the cookie layers, just in case. Then simply remove and thaw to eat.

How long should I let these cookies cool?

Cookies are best left to cool on the baking sheet they’re cooked on for 3-4 minutes, then you can transfer them to a cooling rack to cool further. This way, they don’t fall apart as cookies are pretty soft still when they’re pulled out of the oven. After a couple minutes on a cooling rack, cooking are usually cool enough to eat! Warm cookies are the best!

Super Soft Sugar Cookies will soon be your new go-to sugar cookie recipe! Soft, buttery cookies with lovely flavor just melt in your mouth!

Why did my cookies spread?

If your cookies spread too much while baking, it was most likely a direct result of the dough being too warm. If it’s hot in the kitchen or your butter is too soft, your dough will become warm fairly quickly. You can fix this easily by just popping the dough into the freezer for about 30 minutes to an hour or so before you continue to bake the cookies as directed.

I decorated these sugar cookies to be festive for Thanksgiving and thought I’d share!

Try a few of our other favorite sugar cookie recipes here:

These amazing Soft Sugar Cookies are the most tender and perfect cookies you’ve ever had! Made with basic pantry ingredients, this sugar cookie recipe has amazing flavor and texture.

Super Soft Sugar Cookies will soon be your new go-to sugar cookie recipe! Soft, buttery cookies with lovely flavor just melt in your mouth!

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JELLO SUGAR COOKIES

Nellie — Tue, 07 Feb 2023 07:14:00 +0000

These Jello Sugar Cookies are colorful, soft, and packed with fruity flavor thanks to Jello mixed into both the cookie dough and the frosting. This easy sugar cookie recipe can be made with any flavor of Jello and is perfect for holidays, parties, or any time you want a fun twist on a classic cookie.

We love traditional sugar cookies, but sometimes we want something a little more vibrant and exciting. These Jello cookies add a bright pop of color and flavor, without the need for complicated decorating.

Recipe Highlights

Fun and flavorful: Jello adds fruity flavors and bold colors to both the cookies and the frosting. You can use any flavor of Jello that you want, and the Jello makes the cookies so bright and delicious.
Versatile: Make drop cookies or roll the dough for cut-out jello cookies—you decide!
Simple ingredients: Just a handful of basic pantry staples plus your favorite Jello flavor. If you make drop cookies, there is no need to chill the dough and so the cookies come together quickly. There is so much flavor in the cookies, you can even leave the frosting off if you’d like.

INGREDIENTS IN JELLO SUGAR COOKIES

Butter – For best results, use real butter. Make sure the butter is softened to room temperature before adding it to the sugar.

Sugar – You will need a cup of sugar to give the sugar cookies the traditional sweetness and consistency.

Jello – Use a small (3 oz) box of Jello. You can use any flavor you want! If you want to make frosting in the same flavor, reserve 1 tablespoon of the Jello powder before you add it to the cookie dough.

Eggs – Three eggs will help to bind everything together.

Flour – You will need three cups of all-purpose flour to make the sugar cookies.

Baking powder – Baking powder is the leavening agent in the cookies. For best results, make sure that your baking powder isn’t old or expired.

Salt – Just a little bit of salt will help to bring out all of the other flavors in the cookies.

JELLO BUTTERCREAM FROSTING

Butter – Again, real butter works best. Soften the butter to room temperature before mixing with the other ingredients.

Sour cream – Just a tablespoon of sour cream or plain yogurt adds a bit of tanginess and creaminess to the frosting.

Powdered sugar – The powdered sugar sweetens up the frosting and provides the perfect consistency for the frosting.

Vanilla – A little bit of vanilla extract adds a little bit of extra flavor.

Milk – You will need 1-2 tablespoons of milk to help thin out the frosting. Add a little more or a little less to get the frosting exactly the way that you want.

Jello powder – You can make regular buttercream frosting if you’d like, but if you want to color and flavor the frosting to match the cookies, add the reserved tablespoon of Jello powder.

Tips and Tricks for Making Jello Cookies

The full instructions for making these cookies can be found on the recipe on the recipe card below, but here are a few helpful tips.

Don’t overbake—jello cookies should look slightly underdone when you pull them from the oven for a soft texture.
Chill the dough if cutting shapes to make rolling and cutting easier.
Reserve a tablespoon of Jello powder if you want the frosting to match the cookies.
Use parchment paper or silicone baking mats to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
Roll dough evenly about 1/4-inch thick for consistent baking.
Use a sugared glass to press drop cookies for a beautiful, crackly top.

Storing Jello Sugar Cookies

Store frosted or unfrosted jello cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days. To freeze, place unfrosted cookies in a single layer in a freezer bag for up to 2 months. Frost after thawing for best results.

Jello Sugar Cookie Recipe

Jello Sugar Cookies are made with Jello in the cookies and the frosting! Soft sugar cookie recipe that can be made with any flavor and the simple buttercream frosting can be flavored to match.

Course Cookies, Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword frosted cookies, jello cookie, sugar cookies

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 8

Total Time 18

Servings cookies

Calories 189kcal

Author Jessica & Nellie

Ingredients

1 cup butter softened to room temp
1 cup sugar
1 pkg Jello* 3 oz. box
3 eggs
3 cups flour
1 tsp. baking powder
½ tsp. salt

FROSTING

¼ cup butter softened to room temp
1 Tbsp sour cream (or plain yogurt)
2 cups powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
1-2 Tbsp milk
1 Tbsp Jello powder*

Instructions

Cream butter and sugar together for about 2 minutes with an electric mixer.
Add Jello and continue to mix for 1-2 minutes.
Add eggs and mix well.
Mix flour, baking powder and salt together in a separate bowl and then add to the Jello mixture. Mix just until thoroughly combined.
To make drop cookies, scoop the dough out by tablespoons and roll into smooth balls. Place on prepared cookie sheet. Spray the bottom of a measuring cup with cooking spray and then press the measuring cup onto a plate with a thin layer of sugar on it. Press each cookie ball with the bottom of the measuring cup, dipping into the sugar in between each cookie.
If making cut-out cookies, chill the dough for at least 2 hours. Divide in half and roll out each half to about 1/4" thick. Cut out shapes and place on a prepared cookie sheet.
Bake cookies at 375° for 8-9 minutes.
Let cool and then add frosting if desired.

FROSTING:

Mix butter, sour cream, 2 cups powdered sugar, 1 tsp vanilla and reserved Jello power with an electric mixer until smooth. Add milk 1/2 Tbsp at a time until the mixture reaches desired consistency.

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Notes

*If you want to flavor the frosting to match the flavor of the cookies, reserve 1 Tbsp of the jello powder in a separate bowl before making the cookie dough. Add the reserved jello powder to your frosting mixture. Yummy!

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FAQs

Can I make Jello sugar cookies without frosting?

Absolutely! The jello cookies have plenty of flavor and color from the Jello, so frosting is totally optional.

What Jello flavors work best for Jello cookies?

Any flavor works! Strawberry, raspberry, lemon, lime, and orange are some of our favorites.

How do I prevent sticky dough when rolling out Jello cookies?

Sugar cookie dough is sticky, but once it’s sufficiently chilled, it’s much more workable for making cut-out cookies. Resist the urge to add more flour to the dough before chilling! If you add too much flour, the ratio of wet to dry ingredients is off, and the cookies end up drier and more crumbly. Make sure the dough is well chilled and lightly flour your surface or use parchment paper.

Can I make the dough ahead of time for my jello cookie recipe?

Yes! Dough can be refrigerated for up to 2 days or frozen for up to 2 months.

HOW DO YOU SOFTEN BUTTER?

I like to soften butter by using the defrost function on my microwave. If you need the full 1/2 cup cube of butter, you can leave it in the paper wrapper, otherwise, place the amount of butter you need in a glass or porcelain bowl. I use the lowest defrost setting on my microwave and just let it run for 20 seconds. Check the butter and see how soft it is by pressing it with a rubber scraper. If it is still not soft to the touch, meaning it doesn’t indent when you press into it, let it warm for another 5-10 seconds. Watch it closely! Butter softens very quickly.

MORE DELICIOUS SUGAR COOKIE RECIPES TO TRY:

Classic sugar cookies are classic for a reason. These Cream Cheese Sugar Cookies are easily the best sugar cookie recipe I’ve ever tried. They are soft, chewy, and hold their shape when baking.
If you don’t have time to shape individual cookies, Sugar Cookie Bars are a great option.
Adding fruit is always a good idea. Fruit Pizza Cookies, Blueberry Sugar Cookies, and Lemon Sugar Cookie Bars all provide fun variations on traditional sugar cookies.

Jello Sugar Cookies are made with Jello in the cookies and the frosting! Soft sugar cookie recipe that can be made with any flavor, and the simple buttercream frosting can be flavored to match.

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STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE COOKIES

Jessica — Thu, 19 Mar 2020 18:00:15 +0000

Strawberry Shortcake Cookies are all about simple, classic ingredients—rich butter and vanilla in a soft sugar cookie, fluffy whipped cream frosting, and fresh, juicy strawberries on top. Familiar strawberry shortcake flavor in an easy, handheld treat!

These strawberry cookies are one of those treats that disappear fast in my house, especially in the spring and summer when strawberries are sweet and juicy. My family loves them because they have all the flavors of classic strawberry shortcake, but in an easy, handheld cookie form (less mess, more fun). They’ve become a go-to dessert for family get-togethers, backyard days, and anytime we want something sweet that everyone agrees on.

Recipe Highlights

Classic Strawberry Shortcake Flavor, Cookie-Style: You get all the nostalgic flavors of traditional strawberry shortcake—soft cookie, fluffy whipped cream, and fresh strawberries—without needing forks or plates.
Soft, Buttery Cookies That Stay Tender: The sugar cookie base is rolled to its final thickness and baked just until puffy, giving you a soft, chewy texture that perfectly supports the toppings.
Fresh & Light with Just the Right Sweetness: Real whipped cream and fresh strawberries balance the sweetness, making these cookies feel light and refreshing instead of heavy or overly rich.

Strawberry Shortcake Ingredients

Butter (½ cup, softened) – Adds rich flavor and creates a soft, tender sugar cookie base.

Sugar (½ cup, granulated) – Sweetens the cookies while helping them bake up light with a delicate crumb.

Vanilla Extract (2 tsp) – Enhances the buttery flavor and gives the cookies a classic, warm sweetness.

Egg White (1) – Binds the dough together and keeps the cookies soft without making them too dense.

Baking Powder (1 tsp) – Provides gentle lift so the cookies bake up slightly puffy and tender.

Flour (1½ cups) – Forms the structure of the cookie, giving it enough stability to hold the toppings.

Cookie Toppings

Fresh Strawberries – Bring natural sweetness, freshness, and that classic strawberry shortcake finish

Butter (¼ cup) – Creates a smooth, rich base for the whipped cream frosting.

Powdered Sugar (1 ½ cups) – Sweetens the frosting and helps it stay light and creamy.

Vanilla Extract (1 tsp) – Adds depth and enhances the flavor of the whipped cream frosting.

Milk & Heavy Whipping Cream (1 TBSP milk, ½ cup cream) – Milk smooths the frosting while the whipped cream adds volume and a light, airy texture.

Tips for making Frosted Strawberry Cookies

Use Whipped Cream Frosting for Authentic Flavor
You can use any frosting you like, but the whipped cream frosting included in this recipe truly mimics classic strawberry shortcake and makes these cookies extra special.

Choose Fresh, Whole Strawberries
Fresh strawberries you slice yourself work best—freeze-dried berries are chewy, and frozen strawberries tend to release too much moisture, which can make the cookies soggy.

Wash Strawberries Properly
After checking for imperfections or mold, rinse strawberries in a colander under running water (don’t submerge them), then let them dry on paper towels or a clean kitchen towel.

Slice for the Perfect Fit
Hull the strawberries, then slice them lengthwise for heart shapes or into smaller pieces—just keep the slices cookie-sized so they’re easy to top and eat.

Storage, Shelf Life & Freezing Tips for Frosted Cookies

Strawberry shortcake cookies are best enjoyed fresh, but when stored properly, they will last up to 3 days in the refrigerator. Over time, the whipped cream frosting and fresh strawberries will soften the cookie base, making them a bit messier to eat. Store fully decorated cookies in an airtight container in the fridge, layering them with parchment paper between rows to prevent sticking.

While the unfrosted cookie bases can be frozen, freezing fully assembled cookies isn’t recommended—the frosting and strawberries don’t freeze well and can result in a soggy texture.

Strawberry Shortcake Cookies

Course Cookies, Cookies, Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword strawberry shortcake cookies

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 8

Total Time 18

Servings cookies

Calories 144kcal

Author Jessica & Nellie

Ingredients

½ cup butter softened
½ cup granulated sugar
2 tsp vanilla extract
1 egg white
1 tsp baking powder
1 ½ cups flour

Whipped Cream Frosting

¼ cup butter
1 ½ cup powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 TBSP milk
½ cup heavy whipping cream
Sliced Strawberries

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicon mats, set them aside.
In the bowl of a stand mixer cream the butter and sugar together for a full 3 minutes. Scrape sides down and add in the vanilla extract and egg white. Mix until combined.
Add flour and baking powder to the bowl. Mix slowly at first gradually getting faster until the dough comes together. The texture should be like Playdoh. Add a little flour or water if needed to get it to a soft, pliable consistency.
Turn the dough out onto a floured surface. Use a rolling pin and roll until the dough is about ¼ inch thick. The cookies will not rise while baking, they will not get thinner while baking. Roll out to your desired FINISHED thickness.
Use cookie cutters and cut out desired shapes. Transfer the cookies to your prepared baking sheets.
Bake for 6-8 minutes or until the centers are puffy and no longer glossy. Pull the cookies out of the oven BEFORE they start turning brown. If they turn brown, the cookie will be dry and ‘crackery’ instead of soft and chewy.
Make the frosting by combing the butter, powder sugar, vanilla extract, and milk in the bowl of a stand mixer using the whisk attachment. Whip until well combined.
In a separate bowl, use beaters and whip the heavy whipping cream until stiff peaks form. This usually takes 5-7 minutes.
Gently fold the buttercream and whipping cream together until combined and smooth. Spread a generous amount of the Whipped Cream Frosting onto the sugar cookie base. Top with strawberry slices. Serve & enjoy!

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Notes

Strawberry shortcake cookies will keep for up to 3 days in the refrigerator when stored in an airtight container with parchment between layers.

The frosting and strawberries will soften the cookies over time, and while unfrosted cookie bases can be frozen, fully assembled cookies don’t freeze well and may become soggy.

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Can I make these cookies ahead of time?

Yes! You can bake the cookie bases 1–2 days in advance and store them in an airtight container, then add the whipped cream frosting and strawberries just before serving.

Do I have to use the whipped cream frosting?

You can use a different frosting if you prefer, but the whipped cream frosting gives these cookies their classic strawberry shortcake flavor and keeps them light and fresh

Why did my cookies turn out dry?

These cookies should be removed from the oven before they start to brown; overbaking will make them dry and crackery instead of soft and tender.

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Our recipe for Blueberry Cream Cookies create soft, tender treats, bursting with fresh blueberry flavor! White chocolate chips add a touch of sweetness, making each bite a dreamy, creamy treat.
This Chocolate Chip Cookie Pizza is a show-stopping dessert everyone will fight over! A soft cookie crust topped with creamy frosting and fresh berries makes it as fun to eat as it is delicious.
Lemon Raspberry Crinkle Cookies are packed with fresh citrus flavor, with sweet raspberry swirls and a crackly powdered sugar topping. Perfectly tart and fruity, they’re ideal for spring or anytime you want a cookie that feels extra special.

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SUGAR COOKIE BARS

Nellie — Thu, 30 Jan 2020 17:47:01 +0000

Sugar Cookie Bars are thick, soft, and topped with a fluffy vanilla buttercream frosting, giving you everything you love about classic sugar cookies without the extra work. This easy sugar cookie bar recipe is baked in a pan, sliced into squares, and is perfect for serving a crowd or customizing for any holiday.

Recipe Highlights

Beginner-friendly: Simple ingredients and straightforward steps make this a reliable go-to recipe.
So much easier than cut-out cookies: No rolling, cutting, or baking multiple batches — everything goes straight into one pan.
Soft and thick texture: These bars bake up tender and stay soft, even after frosting.
Perfect for any occasion: Change the frosting color and sprinkles to match birthdays, holidays, or celebrations.
Great for feeding a crowd: A 9×13 pan makes plenty to share with minimal effort.

Sugar Cookie Bars

Butter: Softened butter creates a rich, tender cookie base; avoid melting it.
Granulated sugar: Sweetens the bars and helps create a soft texture.
Eggs: Bind the dough together and give it structure.
Vanilla extract: Adds a classic sugar-cookie flavor.
Almond extract: Optional but highly recommended for that bakery-style taste.
All-purpose flour: Provides structure while keeping the bars soft.
Salt: Balances sweetness and enhances flavor.
Baking powder: Adds a touch of lift so the bars don’t bake up too dense.

Vanilla Buttercream Frosting

Butter: Forms the base of the frosting and adds richness.
Sour cream or plain yogurt: Adds creaminess and keeps the frosting soft and spreadable.
Powdered sugar: Sweetens and thickens the frosting.
Vanilla extract: Adds flavor and warmth.
Milk: Adjusts frosting consistency as needed.
Food coloring: Optional, for festive bars.

Tips for Perfect Sugar Cookie Bars

Full instructions for making the recipe can be found on the recipe card below, but here are a few helpful tips.

Use softened butter, not melted: Melted butter will change the texture and make the bars greasy.
Cream well: Taking a few extra minutes to cream the butter and sugar improves softness.
Don’t overbake: Pull the bars as soon as the edges barely turn golden — soft centers are the goal.
Line the pan: Parchment paper makes removal and slicing much easier.

How to Cut Perfect Cookie Bars

Parchment paper is the secret to clean, even slices. Lift the entire slab out of the pan once cooled, then slice on a cutting board. If you skip parchment, the bars will still taste great — the first row just may not look quite as pretty.

Storage Instructions

Store frosted sugar cookie bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for up to 5 days. Bring to room temperature before serving for the best texture.

Sugar Cookie Bars Recipe

Sugar Cookie Bars are thick, soft and frosted with a delicious vanilla buttercream frosting. Simple sugar cookie recipe that is made in a pan and can be easily sliced and served.

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword sugar cookie bars

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Servings servings

Calories 251kcal

Author Jessica & Nellie

Ingredients

¾ cup butter softened to room temperature
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
½ tsp vanilla extract
½ tsp almond extract
2 ½ cups flour
¾ tsp salt
¼ tsp baking powder

Frosting

½ cup butter softened
2 Tbsp sour cream/plain yogurt
4 cups powdered sugar
2 tsp vanilla
food coloring if desired
1-2 Tbsp of milk to consistency

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°. Line a 9X13 pan with parchment paper and lightly spray the parchment paper with nonstick spray.
In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar for about 3-4 minutes. Add the eggs, vanilla extract and almond extract and beat together for another 2-3 minutes.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, salt and baking powder.
Add the flour mixture to the butter mixture and mix just until combined. Press the cookie dough evenly into the prepared pan.
Bake for 15-18 minutes or until the edges barely start to turn a light golden brown. Cool completely before frosting.
To make the frosting, just mix the butter, sour cream (or yogurt), powdered sugar and vanilla together with an electric mixer until well combined. Add food coloring if desired and then add the milk, just a little bit at a time to get the consistency that you want.

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FAQs

Can I make these ahead of time?
Yes! You can bake the bars a day ahead and frost them before serving.

Can I skip the almond extract?
Absolutely. The bars will still be delicious with just vanilla.

Can I freeze sugar cookie bars?
Yes. Freeze unfrosted bars tightly wrapped for up to 2 months. Thaw, then frost before serving.

Like cookie bars? Here are some of our favorite cookie bar recipes!

With a few simple tweaks to the classic yellow bag recipe, Nestle Toll House Cookie Bars deliver buttery chocolate chip flavor with perfect texture.
Cheesecake Sugar Cookie Bars come together easily with sugar cookie dough, cream cheese, and pantry staples to create a soft crust, creamy filling, and festive sprinkles.
Loaded with crushed cookies, Oreo Cookie Bars (also known as Cookies & Cream Bars) bake up soft, chewy, gooey, and absolutely irresistible.
Snickerdoodle Cookie Bars are thick, soft, and full of warm cinnamon flavor, all baked in a sheet pan for easy slicing and serving.
Made with a buttery shortbread base, Twix Cookie Bars are layered with homemade caramel and chocolate for an easy dessert that feeds a crowd.

Sugar Cookie Bars are a soft, thick, and easy dessert that delivers classic sugar cookie flavor in a simple, slice-and-serve format perfect for any occasion.

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CHRISTMAS SPRINKLE COOKIES

Jessica — Mon, 09 Dec 2019 21:55:09 +0000

Christmas Sprinkle Cookies are sugar Cookies rolled in Christmas sprinkles for a special holiday treat! Delightfully soft & chewy Christmas cookies made with festive holiday sprinkles!

Christmas cookies are a traditional treat in almost every house. They’re so popular that there are cookie gift exchanges where people share their favorites with friends and family! Imagine bringing these colorful and tasty Christmas sprinkle cookies to your next cookie exchange party. They’re sure to be an incredible hit!

Tips for Making these Christmas Sprinkle Cookies

They will spread a lot during the baking process so make sure that you give each one space on the pan to do so. I recommend not placing more than 8 on a cooking sheet.

Another tip is that because you’ll be rolling the dough in your sprinkles, having your sprinkles in a pie plate could be a great way to roll them around without feeling as confined as you would inside a cereal bowl.

Should I chill these sugar cookies?

You could if you wanted to, but there is no need to do so. The cookies come out perfectly soft and chewy when you follow the recipe as it is written. Chilling the dough is often recommended for sugar cookies, but this is a delicious exception to that rule.

Can I use any sprinkles?

Sprinkles come in many different shapes and colors so this is a very valid question. You can use any sprinkle of preference, but keeping the basic red, green and white “jimmies” sprinkles are what make this a great Christmas cookie recipe.

Christmas Sprinkle Cookies Ingredients

-1 cup butter room temperature

-1 cup granulated sugar

-2 eggs

-3 tsp vanilla

-2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour

-2 tsp baking powder

-1/2 tsp salt

-1 cup red & green sprinkles

How to make these Christmas Sprinkle Cookies

Preheat your oven to 350°.

You can use a stand mixer or a hand mixer, but inside a bowl, cream together the butter and the sugar. Cream them for about two minutes or until they’re light and fluffy. Scraping down the sides of the bowl.

Add in the eggs and the vanilla and mix again until well combined.

Add in the flour, baking powder, and salt. Mix them until they’re fully incorporated. The dough will be sticky.

Pour your sprinkles into a bowl (or pie plate). Scoop the cookie dough out of the mixing bowl and place it in the sprinkles. Roll the dough around in the sprinkles until it is fully covered. Reshaped the dough into a ball before placing on a parchment paper-lined cookie sheet.

The cookies will spread quite a bit while baking, so I suggest limiting each cookie sheet to about eight cookies.

Bake at 350° for 10 minutes. Let them cool completely on the pan. The cookies will stay fresh in an airtight container for 2 to 3 days.

Christmas Sprinkle Cookies

Christmas Sprinkle Cookies are sugar Cookies rolled in Christmas sprinkles for a special holiday treat! Delightfully soft & chewy Christmas cookies made with festive holiday sprinkles!

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword Christmas Sprinkle Cookies

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Total Time 20

Servings

Calories 178kcal

Author Jessica & Nellie

Ingredients

1 cup butter room temp
1 cup granulated sugar
2 eggs
3 tsp vanilla
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup red and green sprinkles

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°.
Either using a stand mixer or a hand mixer, cream together the butter and sugar. Cream for about two minutes or until light and fluffy. Scrape down the sides of the bowl.
Add in the eggs and vanilla and mix until well combined.
Add in the flour, baking powder, and salt. Mix until fully incorporated. The dough will be sticky.
Pour your sprinkles into a bowl. Scoop the cookie dough out of the mixing bowl and place it in the sprinkles. Roll the dough around in the sprinkles until it is fully covered. Reshaped the dough into a ball before placing on a parchment paper-lined cookie sheet.
The cookies will spread quite a bit while baking, so I suggest limiting each cookie sheet to about eight cookies.
Bake at 350° for 10 minutes. Cool completely on the pan. The cookies will stay fresh in an airtight container for 2 to 3 days.

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Can you freeze sugar cookies with sprinkles?

Absolutely! One of the best things about Christmas cookies is that they can freeze so well. Not only can you freeze the cookies after they’ve cooled down and been transferred to an airtight container, but you can also take your ready-to-bake dough balls and freeze those as well.

How do you get the sprinkles to stick to the cookie dough?

Rolling the sticky dough ball around in the sprinkles should be enough to do the trick, but if you find that you’re having difficulty, it could be helpful to use your fingers to push the sprinkles into the dough to get a better grasp.

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When you’re a little girl, there’s not many things that bring you as much joy as twirling in a pretty dress, right?! My daughter is still in the stage where she LOVES dresses and honestly, I’m all for it! I love her sweetmoment of fun here amidst family pictures.

With these Christmas Sprinkle Cookies, you are sure to have a tasty and winning festive Christmas cookie recipe that everyone will enjoy!

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BEST SUGAR COOKIE RECIPES

Alison — Wed, 20 Mar 2019 19:43:02 +0000

You won’t want to miss these best Sugar Cookie Recipes for all times and seasons! No one can resist their soft, pillowy texture and everyone will want to join in the fun of decorating! Just make sure to make a double batch because these will be gone in minutes!

Fresh, baked sugar cookies are my favorite! The soft buttery texture and creamy frosting are a perfect treat that everyone can enjoy. That is why we’ve gathered the very BEST SUGAR COOKIE RECIPES ever here for you. Be sure to pin this to save it!

Tips to making perfect sugar cookies every time:

Sugar cookie dough is sticky, but once it’s sufficiently chilled, it’s much more workable. Resist the urge to add more flour to the dough before chilling! If you add too much flour, the ratio of wet to dry ingredients is off and the cookies end up drier and more crumbly.
Do not melt the butter! The butter needs to be softened (at room temperature), but using melted butter will ruin the cookies.
Spend a little extra time when you mix the butter and sugars. Creaming them together for 2-3 minutes will improve the consistency of your cookies.
Preheat the oven. This will help your cookies turn out right every time!
Use a cookie scoop! If you want all your cookies to be perfectly shaped and have them all be the same size, a cookie scoop is the way to go.
Use parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. Doing this will make it really easy to remove the cookies from your cookie sheet so that you don’t have to scrape them off the pan – they will just slide right off in perfect shape!
Make sure not to over-bake your cookies. They may not even look totally done on the tops, but if the bottoms start to brown, I take mine out and they are perfect!

Can you use salted butter for sugar cookies?

Key Lime Pie Cookies

Key lime pie cookies made with a sugar cookie base & topped with key lime filling and a lime buttercream! Tangy, sweet lime cookies that are perfect for summer. See the recipe for Key Lime Pie Cookies here.

Key Lime Pie Cookies

Key Lime Pie Cookies are a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With a buttery cookie base, tangy lime filling, and sweet lime frosting, these lime cookies are sure to be a hit with anyone who loves the taste of key lime pie!

Course Cookies, Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword Key Lime Pie Cookies, Lime Cookies

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 15

Chill 30

Total Time 1

Servings cookies

Calories 1099kcal

Author Jessica & Nellie

Ingredients

½ cup unsalted butter softened
¾ cup dark brown sugar
¼ cup white sugar
1 large egg
Zest of 1 lime
2 cups flour
½ tsp salt
½ tsp baking powder

Lime Filling

Juice of 1/2 a lime
14 oz sweetened condensed milk

Lime Frosting

½ cup butter softened
4-5 cups powdered sugar
½ cup of lime juice

Instructions

Prep: Prepare the lime zest and juice you will need for the following steps. You need the zest from one lime for the dough, use the fine side of the grater, set the zest aside. For the filling, you need the juice from one lime. Squeeze the lime you just zested into a small bowl, set this aside as well.
You need ½ cup of lime juice for the frosting, juice 1-2 limes, depending on their size, until you've procured the required amount of juice.
Cookie dough: In a large bowl, cream the butter and both sugars, with an electric mixer, until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and lime zest and mix until combined.
Add in the flour, baking powder, and salt, mixing until just combined. The dough will be very crumbly.
Divide the dough into 6 equal-sized portions (or 12 portions for smaller cookies). Flatten the balls slightly, place them onto a parchment paper-lined baking sheet, and press an indent into the center of each dough ball (I use my large cookie scoop for this).
Place the baking sheet in the refrigerator to chill for 30 minutes.
Prep filling: Prepare the lime filling so that it has a chance to rest in the fridge before use. In a small bowl, whip together the condensed milk and lime juice with an electric mixer or whisk, and then cover the bowl. Place into the fridge to chill until needed.
Bake: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Pull the cookies from the fridge and place in the preheated oven to bake for 15-18 minutes. The edges should be just barely golden brown. For smaller cookies, bake for 9-12 minutes depending on the size of the cookies. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes and then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Buttercream frosting: Mix the butter with an electric mixer until fluffy. Add in the powdered sugar and beat again to combine. Add in the lime juice and mix.
Transfer the frosting into a piping bag or a ziplocked baggie with the corner snipped off. Pipe the frosting around the edges of each cookie and then spoon some of the lime filling into the middle of each frosting circle.
Garnish the tops of each cookie with more lime zest, if desired. Place the cookies into the fridge for 20 minutes to set. Serve and enjoy!

Notes

You can make 12- 18 smaller cookies if desired. If you’ve made the cookies smaller, reduce baking time to 11-12 minutes for 12 cookies, 9-11 minutes for 18 cookies.

If stored in an airtight container at room temperature, frosted lime cookies can last for up to 1 week. If you want them to last longer, you can store them in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

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Chewy Coconut Cookies

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4th of July Berry Star Cookies

4th of July Berry Star Cookies are simple soft sugar cookies cut into star shapes, then baked & topped with our favorite buttercream frosting and berries! Perfect for 4th of July! See the recipe for 4th of July Berry Star Cookies here.

Soft Sugar Cookies

Super Soft Sugar Cookies are the best sugar cookies ever! Made with classic ingredients, this sugar cookie recipe has great texture and flavor. This is the last sugar cookie recipe you’ll ever need! Amazing recipe for sugar cookie frosting included. See the Soft Sugar Cookies recipe here!

Strawberry Cream Cheese Sugar Cookies

Strawberry Cream Cheese Sugar Cookie are soft & chewy with lovely, bright strawberry flavor! Perfectly sweet, tender sugar cookies perfect for springtime! See the recipe for Strawberry Cream Cheese Sugar Cookies here.

Fruit Pizza Cookies

Easy Fruit Pizza Cookies are everything you love about fruit pizza, but in cookie form! Soft, vanilla cookies baked & topped with sweet cream & fresh fruits and berries! See the recipe for fruit pizza cookies here.

Lemon Cut Out Sugar Cookies

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Peppermint Fudge Sugar Cookies

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Valentine’s Sugar Cookies

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Frosted Strawberry Cookies

Frosted Strawberry Cookies made by adding fresh strawberries to a simple sugar cookie dough. No rolling out or chilling necessary! Just bake and top with my amazing strawberry buttercream frosting. Easy Strawberry Cookies piped with a super simple pink rose, so they taste incredible and they’re pretty too! See the Frosted Strawberry Cookies recipe here!

Brown Sugar Cookies

Chewy brown sugar cookies topped with a lovely homemade brown sugar icing. Fantastic slice & bake butter cookies made with brown sugar that everyone loves! See the recipe for Brown Sugar Cookies here.

Circus Animal Sugar Cookies

Circus Animal Sugar Cookies are a fun and whimsical twist on traditional sugar cookies. The recipe calls for basic ingredients that can be found in most kitchens, along with a few extra special additions, such as rainbow sprinkles and frosted circus animal cookies. See the recipe for Circus Animal Sugar Cookies here.

Snowman Sugar Cookies

These Snowman Sugar Cookies are the perfect holiday recipe. They’re soft, chewy and full of rich vanilla flavor. Delicious sugar cookie recipe that doesn’t require any chilling, cookie cutters or frosting! See the recipe for Snowman Sugar Cookies here.

Buttermilk Sugar Cookies

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Swirled Patriotic Cookie Bars

Fun Patriotic Cookie Bars made with swirled red, white & blue icing making them perfectly festive! Easy sugar cookie bar recipe for 4th of July & Memorial Day. See the Swirled Patriotic Cookie Bars recipe here!

Lucky Charms Sugar Cookies

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Frosted Lemon Sugar Cookies

Frosted Lemon Sugar Cookies made by adding fresh lemon juice and zest to a simple sugar cookie dough. No rolling out or chilling necessary! Just bake and top with a bright lemon buttercream frosting. Easy Lemon Cookies piped with a super simple rosette so they taste incredible and they’re pretty too! My all-time favorite Sugar Cookie recipe! See the Frosted Lemon Sugar Cookies recipe here!

Maple Donut Cookies

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Easter Egg Sugar Cookies

Easter Egg Sugar Cookies made with classic ingredients for festive, colorful Easter Egg cookies! Pastel Easter cookies with a vanilla icing everyone loves! See the recipe for Easter Egg Sugar Cookies here.

Halloween Cobweb Cookies

Halloween Cobweb Cookies are spectacularly spooky and completely delicious! Sugar cookies topped with chocolate & vanilla icing- no coloring! Quick & easy spider web design made in seconds. Perfect Halloween treats! See the Halloween Cobweb Cookies recipe here!

Watermelon Sugar Cookies

Watermelon Sugar Cookies made easy with sugar cookies, my favorite buttercream frosting and chocolate sprinkles. Perfect for summertime picnics when you can’t get enough of watermelon in any form! See the Watermelon Sugar Cookies recipe here!

Crispy Sugar Cookies

Crispy Sugar Cookies have a lovely crisp texture and buttery flavor! This Crispy Sugar Cookie Recipe is made from scratch with simple classic ingredients like butter, sugar and eggs, then baked to golden brown perfection! See the recipe for Cricpy Sugar Cookies here.

Under The Sea Cookies

Under the Sea Cookies are soft sugar cookies topped with a fun ocean scene complete with gummy fish & sharks, chocolate rocks and a brown sugar ocean floor! Perfect for celebrating summer at the sea! See the Under The Sea Cookies recipe here!

Chocolate Heart Valentine’s Sugar Cookies

Chocolate Heart Valentine’s Sugar Cookies are soft, buttery cookies topped with vanilla icing & candy hearts! These simple Valentines Day sugar cookies are adorable and festive! See the recipe for Chocolate Heart Valentine’s Cookies here.

Marshmallow Flower Cookies

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Patriotic Swirled Sugar Cookies

Patriotic Swirled Sugar Cookies are fun, festive and perfect for the Fourth of July, Memorial Day, or Labor Day. A delicious sugar cookie recipe that is perfect for the holidays! See the recipe for Patriotic Swirled Sugar Cookies here.

Frosted Gingerbread Sugar Cookies

Frosted Gingerbread Sugar Cookies are soft, chewy and packed with spice and flavor. These delicious gingerbread cookies don’t require any chilling, rolling out or cutting and they are frosted with a simple buttercream frosting. See the recipe for Frosted Gingerbread Sugar Cookies here.

Copycat “Swig” Sugar Cookies

Swig Sugar Cookies are buttery, soft and somewhere in between a sugar cookie and shortbread, with a little bit of delicious frosting on top! See the Copycat “Swig” Sugar Cookies recipe here!

Grandma’s Sour Cream Sugar Cookies

These Sour Cream Sugar Cookies are soft and fluffy with just the right amount of sweetness — they’re perfect with or without frosting and make a great freezer-friendly holiday cookie! See Grandma’s Sour Cream Sugar Cookies recipe here!

Christmas Jello Sugar Cookies

Christmas Jello Sugar Cookies made with red and green Jello in the cookies and the frosting. Festive and flavorful cut-out sugar cookies that can be made with any flavor of Jello! See the recipe for Christmas Jello Sugar Cookies here.

Frosted Brown Sugar Cookies

Frosted Brown Sugar Cookies are soft and chewy with a simple brown sugar frosting on top. Easy cookie recipe with a rich brown sugar flavor that is absolutely delicious! See the recipe for Frosted Brown Sugar Cookies here.

Christmas Sugar Cookies

Christmas Sugar Cookies are soft and light sugar cookies dipped in vibrant frosting and topped with crushed mints. Easy holiday sugar cookie recipe that is perfect for parties and goody platters. No chilling, rolling out the dough or cutting out any cookies! See the recipe for Christmas Sugar Cookies here.

Jello Sugar Cookies

Rainbow Funfetti Cutout Cookie Recipe

Delicious Sugar Cookies with the addition of fun and colorful sprinkles is such a great and kid approved way to make cookies! See the Rainbow Funfetti Cutout Cookie recipe here!

White Velvet Sugar Cookies

These white velvet sugar cookies just might be the softest, most delicious sugar cookies you’ll ever meet thanks to the secret ingredient that makes them unique and perfect! See the White Velvet Sugar Cookies recipe here!

Chocolate Sugar Cookies

Chocolate sugar cookies are a chewy sweet chocolate cookie made with cocoa powder & melted chocolate. These homemade dark chocolate cookies are rich in taste completely satisfying. See the recipe for Chocolate Sugar Cookies here.

Blueberry Sugar Cookies

Blueberry sugar cookies made with a soft, vanilla cookie dough & an absolutely delightful blueberry buttercream frosting on top! Frosted sugar cookie with blueberries perfect for any occasion! See the recipe for Blueberry Sugar Cookies here.

Frosted Peppermint Cookies

Frosted Peppermint Cookies are soft, pillowy cookies baked with peppermint candy and topped with peppermint vanilla buttercream and candy cane pieces. See the Frosted Peppermint Cookies recipe here!

Fall Cut Out Sugar Cookies

Fall Cut Out Sugar Cookies are soft, flavorful pumpkin cookies cut into delightful Autumn shapes! Perfect pumpkin spice flavor in these buttery sugar cookies. See the recipe for Fall Cut Out Sugar Cookies here.

Popsicle Sugar Cookies

Popsicle Sugar Cookies are fun & tasty summer treat! Homemade sugar cookies cut into popsicle shapes & topped with royal icing everyone loves! See the recipe for Popsicle Sugar Cookies here.

Hot Chocolate Cookie Cups

Hot Chocolate Cookie Cups are festive Christmas cookies! Sugar cookie cups filled with fudge, mini marshmallows & sprinkles. Love the candy cane handle! Hot Chocolate Cookie Cups are sugar cookies perfect for the holidays. See the Hot Chocolate Cookie Cups recipe here!

Coconut Sugar Cookies

Coconut Sugar Cookies are soft cookies with a lovely coconut flavor! Frosted with a coconut buttercream & topped with toasted coconut for a delicious coconut cookie! See the recipe for Coconut Sugar Cookies here.

Christmas Sugar Cookie Recipe

Christmas Sugar Cookies are a necessary holiday tradition at our house! This simple sugar cookie recipe produces soft, chewy and delicious cut-out cookies that can be decorated with a simple 4-ingredient buttercream frosting. See the Christmas Sugar Cookie recipe here!

Butter Sugar Cookies

All Butter Sugar Cookies are soft & sweet cookies topped with a buttery vanilla frosting. Easy sugar cookie recipe made with simple pantry ingredients that yields about a dozen cookies. See the recipe for Butter Sugar Cookies here.

Chocolate Sugar Cookies

Chocolate Sugar Cookies are soft, rich and perfect for cutting out shapes and making holiday cookies. Easy chocolate sugar cookie recipe that is absolutely delicious! See the recipe for Chocolate Sugar Cookies here.

Christmas Sugar Cookie Bites

Christmas Sugar Cookie Bites are a bite-sized version of classic Christmas sugar cookies with buttercream frosting. So yummy and so easy to make! Plus when they are bite sized you can eat more, right?? See the Christmas Sugar Cookie Bites recipe here!

Cream Cheese Sugar Cookies

Cream Cheese Sugar Cookies are soft, thick and easily the best sugar cookie recipe I’ve ever tried. These sugar cookies hold their shape when baked and they are moist and perfectly sweet too! See the recipe for Cream Cheese Sugar Cookies here.

Sour Cream Sugar Cookies

Sour Cream Sugar Cookies are classic cookies with sour cream for a perfectly soft texture. Soft cut-out sugar cookies with pillowy frosting and sprinkles perfect for any occasion! See the recipe for Sour Cream Sugar Cookies here.

Christmas Swirl Sugar Cookies

These Christmas Swirl Sugar Cookies are delicious and although they look rather impressive, they are actually really simple! They make a great alternative to frosting dozens of sugar cookies for a large group! See the Christmas Swirl Sugar Cookies recipe here!

Lemon Jello Sugar Cookies

Lemon Jello Sugar Cookies are delicious cookies made with lemon jello! Easy sugar cookie recipe with a simple buttercream frosting perfect for lemon lovers. See the recipe for Lemon Jello Sugar Cookies here.

Gingerbread Sugar Cookie Bars

Spread the holiday cheer with these Gingerbread Sugar Cookie Bars. These soft and chewy spiced cookie bars topped with smooth cream cheese frosting are divine! See the Gingerbread Sugar Cookie Bars recipe here!

Lime Sugar Cookies

Lime Sugar Cookies are soft, delicious and packed with lime flavor! This cookie recipe is so simple and everyone loves these sugar cookies with a fun little twist of lime! See the recipe for Lime Sugar Cookies here.

Cinnamon Roll Cookies

Cinnamon Rolls and Cookies are a big part of our holiday season, so it makes perfect sense to combine the two into a delicious cookie with that perfect glaze drizzled on top! See the Cinnamon Roll Cookies recipe here!

Cookie Sheet Sugar Cookie Bars

These Cookie Sheet Sugar Cookie Bars are the perfect treat to make for parties and large gatherings! Bake enough delicious dough for a group and decorate them to fit your party’s theme! See the Cookie Sheet Sugar Cookie Bars recipe here!

Donut Sugar Cookies

Donut Sugar Cookies are everything you love about your favorite sugar cookie recipe with the addition of a fun donut look! Decorate these with kids or decorate them ahead of time for a party! See the Donut Sugar Cookies recipe here!

Jello Sugar Cookies

Jello Sugar Cookies are delicious cookies that can be made with any flavor of jello! This sugar cookie recipe is easy to make in any color and the simple buttercream frosting can be flavored to match. These sugar cookies can be rolled and cut out into shapes or just quickly scooped out into balls. See the recipe for Jello Sugar Cookies here.

Chocolate Sugar Cookie Recipe

All of the usual delicious sugar cookie ingredients with the addition of cocoa will step up your sugar cookie game! Now you can have chocolate and regular sugar cookies to decorate and enjoy! See the Chocolate Sugar Cookie Recipe here!

Copycat Lofthouse Sugar Cookies

These Copycat Lofthouse Sugar Cookies are better than the store bought version! They are soft, pillowy, and everything you want in a homemade cookie! See the Copycat Lofthouse Sugar Cookies recipe here!

Frosted Rose Sugar Cookies

Frosted Rose Sugar Cookies are buttery, soft sugar cookies with a delicious swirled rosette on top! This sugar cookie recipe doesn’t require any chilling and you don’t have to roll them out either! Elegant Sugar Cookies that look like roses that are perfect as gifts! See the recipe for Frosted Rose Sugar Cookies here.

The holidays can get so busy, so here are some ways to save time making your Sugar Cookies:

Mix the dough and frosting beforehand, then store in separate airtight containers in the refrigerator until ready to use. This is an easy way to speed up the process when making cookies with kids. I usually make the dough and frosting the night before, then, the next day, when the kids are ready to make Christmas cookies, it’s a faster process.
You can scoop dough balls out on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper, then freeze until ready to use! When baking, just add 1 to 2 minutes to compensate for frozen dough, unless you’re able to thaw them out prior to baking.

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