sugar cookies

I'm often asked for the recipe I use for sugar cookies, and have never felt comfortable sharing it because it's not a recipe I created myself. I learned it from my old roommate Kristin, who learned it from our friend Angie who learned it from her mom. Well luckily Angie recently shared the recipe over on her new blog. I've tried several sugar cookie recipes and this one is hands down my favorite. Once the dough is chilled it rolls out beautifully and the cookies will keep their shape with a nice defined edge.

I've made these often enough that I have a little routine: 2 days before the party you make the dough in the evening and let it chill overnight (I always double the recipe). The next day you roll them out and bake them, (they only cook for about 8 minutes, and you pull them out when they are just the tiniest bit golden brown) then let them cool. Frost them that evening (the night before the party) and let them sit overnight so the frosting can harden. The day of the party you can package them as favors, or serve them as part of your buffet. But make plenty, people tend to eat more than their share!

Comments

[Rachel]

That is the most beautiful plate of cookies ever! :)

[Jennifer]

Those look delicious, I will definitely have to try the recipe. I haven't yet found a sugar cookie recipe that I love. Thanks for posting it.

[Shelly]

I tried that recipe tonight and it is delicious! I am planning on making these cookies for my son's birthday this weekend! Thank for sharing your process!

[Elaina]

Oh thank you! I tried to make star cookies for the 4th of July (inspired by your cookie cupcake toppers) and they ended up looking more like blobby flowers. Will try this recipe for sure!

[Erin]

What cookie cutters did you use? I LOVE them!

[Loree]

Can we please get an icing recipe as well? Thanks!

[Meredith]

I'm always looking for the perfect sugar cookie recipe. Those look fabulous! It doesn't look like they spread at all. Thanks for sharing!

[Angie Gubler]

Brooke,

So glad my mom's cookie recipe is becoming so famous! It really is the best.

Much love,
Angie

[Brooke]

Hi all,
The cookie cutters are an old Martha By Mail heart set, sadly no longer available. And the icing recipe is included over at Angie's site.

[Leslie]

Yummmm...I love sugar cookies. They make me feel like a kid again somehow.

[amy]

yum (and such a pretty picture) and thanks for sharing the recipe!

[Amy of Progressive Pioneer]

Ooh, how fun! We have a secret family cookie recipe too, though I might have to try this one if you swear by it! I love the long heart shapes.

[Jennie Slade]

I have had many of Angie's sugar cookies... they are indeed the best.

[Jess]

Sounds great! I'll definitely have to try this one out-- I've been searching for a good sugar cookie recipe forever!

[sara]

It really is the best sugar cookie recipe in the WORLD.

And, if could invent a time machine, you know my first stop would be back to the good old days of Martha by mail when we had that discount and I'd buy those cookie cutters and EVERYTHING ELSE THEY SOLD!

[Helen]

I may have to try these, all these sugar cookie recipes that I make are so hard to roll out and cut and always snap or burn in the oven! I guess the chilling is also a pretty important step too.

[erika]

mmm, these look so jummie, thanks for sharing the link and tips, cant wait to try them!!!

[HannahM]

Thank you for sharing this great recipe. My fall cut out cookies turned out lovely!

[Rachel Halatokoua]

Brooke, the photo is fantastic. From your amazing camerawork, to the well-thought placement of the red hearts, you have a knack for composition. Mark Wadsworth would be so proud!

[roberto]

Hi,

those cookies look really good..where can I find a recipe for the icing?
Your icing and it's colours does really look great!

thanks a lot
roberto