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Easy Custom Sugar Cookie Recipe: Bake Delicious Treats for Orders

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Easy Custom Sugar Cookie Recipe: Bake Delicious Treats for Orders

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Easy Custom Sugar Cookie Recipe: Bake Delicious Treats for Orders

Name: Easy Custom Sugar Cookie Recipe: Bake Delicious Treats for Orders
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 57 min
Yield: 24
Cuisine: General Baking
Ingredients: 3 cups All-purpose flour (Sifted); 1 cup Granulated sugar; 1 cup Unsalted butter (2 sticks, softened); 1 unit Large egg; 1 tsp Vanilla extract; 1/2 tsp Baking powder; 1/4 tsp Salt; 2 cups Powdered sugar (For frosting); 2-3 tbsp Milk (For frosting, as needed); As needed drops Food coloring (Optional, for decorating)

Learn how to make beautiful custom sugar cookies perfect for special orders and events. This recipe covers everything from mixing the dough to decorating your personalized treats. Ideal for home bakers and small businesses.

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Rolled dough and cookie cutters

Recipe Information

45m

Prep Time

12m

Cook Time

57m

Total Time

Servings

Medium

General Baking

English

Nutrition (per serving)

180

Calories

Protein

25g

Carbs

Fat

Freshly baked cookies on a rack

Ingredients

Servings: 24

💡 Tip: Check off ingredients as you add them to keep track of your progress!

Decorating cookies with icing

Instructions

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In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
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In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
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Ensure butter is at room temperature for best results.
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Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
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Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
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Scrape down the sides of the bowl to ensure even mixing.

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In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
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In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
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Do not overmix the dough to keep cookies tender.
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Divide the dough in half, wrap each half in plastic wrap, and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours.
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Divide the dough in half, wrap each half in plastic wrap, and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours.
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Chilling the dough prevents spreading during baking.
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Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). On a lightly floured surface, roll out one half of the dough to about 1/4 inch thickness. Cut out shapes using cookie cutters.
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Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). On a lightly floured surface, roll out one half of the dough to about 1/4 inch thickness. Cut out shapes using cookie cutters.
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Use minimal flour to prevent dry dough. Re-roll scraps once.

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Place cookies on baking sheets lined with parchment paper. Bake for 8-12 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden. Let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Place cookies on baking sheets lined with parchment paper. Bake for 8-12 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden. Let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Baking time may vary; watch for light golden edges.
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While cookies cool, prepare the royal icing or simple glaze by whisking powdered sugar with milk and optional food coloring until smooth.
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While cookies cool, prepare the royal icing or simple glaze by whisking powdered sugar with milk and optional food coloring until smooth.
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Adjust milk consistency for outlining versus flooding.
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Once cookies are completely cool, decorate them as desired with the prepared icing. Allow icing to set completely before stacking or storing.
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Once cookies are completely cool, decorate them as desired with the prepared icing. Allow icing to set completely before stacking or storing.
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Use different piping tips for intricate designs.

💡 Tip: Click on any step to mark it as completed and track your cooking progress!

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Easy Custom Sugar Cookie Recipe: Bake Delicious Treats for Orders

Easy Custom Sugar Cookie Recipe: Bake Delicious Treats for Orders

Recipe Information

Ingredients

All-purpose flour(Sifted)

Granulated sugar

Unsalted butter(2 sticks, softened)

Large egg

Vanilla extract

Baking powder

Salt

Powdered sugar(For frosting)

Milk(For frosting, as needed)

Food coloring(Optional, for decorating)

Servings: 24

Instructions

In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.Preview2mPreviewIn a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.2m

Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.Preview1mPreviewBeat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.1m

Divide the dough in half, wrap each half in plastic wrap, and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours.Preview30mPreviewDivide the dough in half, wrap each half in plastic wrap, and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours.30m

While cookies cool, prepare the royal icing or simple glaze by whisking powdered sugar with milk and optional food coloring until smooth.Preview5mPreviewWhile cookies cool, prepare the royal icing or simple glaze by whisking powdered sugar with milk and optional food coloring until smooth.5m

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All-purpose flour
(Sifted)

Unsalted butter
(2 sticks, softened)

Powdered sugar
(For frosting)

Milk
(For frosting, as needed)

Food coloring
(Optional, for decorating)

In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
Preview
2m
Preview
In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
2m

Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
Preview
1m
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Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
1m

Divide the dough in half, wrap each half in plastic wrap, and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours.
Preview
30m
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Divide the dough in half, wrap each half in plastic wrap, and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours.
30m

While cookies cool, prepare the royal icing or simple glaze by whisking powdered sugar with milk and optional food coloring until smooth.
Preview
5m
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While cookies cool, prepare the royal icing or simple glaze by whisking powdered sugar with milk and optional food coloring until smooth.
5m