The Perfect Sugar Cookie Recipe
Sugar Cookie Recipe
The perfect non spread AND non shrink recipe!
Sugar Cookie Ingredients:
- 260g plain flour (some extra for dusting)
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 110g unsalted butter at room temperature
- 100g caster sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Equipment you’ll need...
- Mixing Bowl
- Wooden spoon or mixer (we recommend a KitchenAid)
- Rolling pin
- LissieLou Thickness Guides (6mm)
- Baking tray and baking paper
- Weighing scales
- Cling film
- Sieve
How to make your scrumptious cookies
1. In your mixing bowl, use your wooden spoon to cream the butter and sugar together.
2. Add the egg and vanilla extract, and mix further (don’t over-mix at this stage).
3. Sieve the flour and salt into the bowl, and mix until everything is fully incorporated. Bring the dough together into a ball.
4. Split the dough in half and wrap each half in cling film, flattening them both to approx. 2cm thick. Chill in the freezer for half an hour.
5.Sprinkle some flour on both your work surface and the rolling pin. Place your rolling guides either side of your dough and roll to the required thickness.
6. Using your cutters, cut out your cookie shapes – remember to press down firmly and wiggle them a little to get a nice, neat edge. Re-roll any leftover dough and repeat.
7. Line your baking tray with a sheet of baking paper.
8. Gently lift up your dough shapes and place them onto the tray, making sure you leave a little space between each one.
9. Place back in the freezer for 30 minutes to firm up. This will prevent them from spreading out of shape when cooked.
10. Preheat your oven to 150˚C/gas mark 2. Once at temperature, bake your cookies for approx. 15 minutes or until golden.
11. Leave to cool before decorating.
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The Author: Verity Scott
Verity is one of the co-founders of LissieLou, bringing a passion for creativity and cake decorating to everything the brand creates. With years of hands-on experience in the cake industry, she loves developing tools that make decorating easier, more enjoyable, and accessible for decorators of all skill levels. Verity is especially passionate about helping decorators gain confidence and create beautiful results they’re proud of.