Amazing Sugar Cookies – One dough 3 ways

These amazing sugar cookies are not only delicious but versatile as well. They are ideal for rolling & cutting out shapes, droppin and even slice & bake.

These amazing sugar cookies are not only delicious but versatile as well. They are ideal for rolling & cutting out shapes, dropping, and even slicing & baking

Thank you to BJ’s Wholesale Club for sponsoring this post 

These amazing sugar cookies are not only delicious but versatile as well. They are ideal for rolling & cutting out shapes, droppin and even slice & bake.

Amazing Sugar Cookies – One dough 3 ways

Are you excited for this upcoming season?

I know my girls are really looking forward to winter break, spending time with family, parties, and most of all, the baking that will be happening in my kitchen throughout December.

If you’re making Holiday cookies like me, I have the recipe for you.

It comes out perfect every time and you can choose how you want to present them, imagine all the possibilities.

These amazing sugar cookies are not only delicious but versatile as well. They are ideal for rolling & cutting out shapes, droppin and even slice & bake.

Usually, there’s a recipe for rolling cookies that carries more flour than drop cookies and cut-and-bake ones.

I decided to experiment in the kitchen, tweaked a bit elements, and eliminated the baking powder. The result is these amazing sugar cookies that are crisp on the outside, and chewy on the inside, with a buttery finish and a hint of pure vanilla extract.

One dough is made in 3 different ways:

These amazing sugar cookies are not only delicious but versatile as well. They are ideal for rolling & cutting out shapes, droppin and even slice & bake.

Choose you favorite adventure and roll with it.

Don’t have time to bake up so many

cookies?

You’re in luck because this cookie dough is freezable. See those cut-and-bake cookies up top to the left? I just made a log shape, froze them, and then sliced and baked them.

These amazing sugar cookies are not only delicious but versatile as well. They are ideal for rolling & cutting out shapes, droppin and even slice & bake.

I also rolled the log-in sprinkles to give it a nice festive look.

Every year I invite my daughter’s friends over for a cool cookie-decorating party. I pull out a table and place all the baked cookies.

All they have to do is glaze them and top them with their favorite toppings.

Here’s the lovely spread:

These amazing sugar cookies are not only delicious but versatile as well. They are ideal for rolling & cutting out shapes, droppin and even slice & bake.

On the right are the cookies, in the middle you’ll see bowls filled with nuts, glazes, and sprinkles. Every girl’s dream.

These amazing sugar cookies are not only delicious but versatile as well. They are ideal for rolling & cutting out shapes, droppin and even slice & bake.

I even added some caramel in case someone wanted to drizzle their pecan cookies.

These amazing sugar cookies are not only delicious but versatile as well. They are ideal for rolling & cutting out shapes, droppin and even slice & bake.

All the ingredients for these cookies can be found at your local BJ’s. I absolutely love their Wellesley Farms signature products specially the butter.

These amazing sugar cookies are not only delicious but versatile as well. They are ideal for rolling & cutting out shapes, droppin and even slice & bake.

I swear, their butter is something special. That’s why this season I stock up. If you’re into cooking and baking like me, try these Amazing Sugar Cookies with butter. You’ll see the difference.

These amazing sugar cookies are not only delicious but versatile as well. They are ideal for rolling & cutting out shapes, droppin and even slice & bake.

I hope you can try these delicious Amazing Sugar Cookies at home. If you do, please upload a pic on Instagram and tag me @Livingsweetmoments or use the hashtag #LivingSweet.

These amazing sugar cookies are not only delicious but versatile as well. They are ideal for rolling & cutting out shapes, droppin and even slice & bake.
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Amazing Sugar Cookies

These amazing sugar cookies are not only delicious but versatile as well. They are ideal for rolling & cutting out shapes, dropping and even slice & bake
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: christmas cookies, decorating cookies, sugar cookies
Servings: 36 cookies
Calories: 133kcal
Author: Tiffany bendayan

Ingredients

For Sugar Cookies

  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter softened
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar
  • 1 Egg
  • 3 cups All Purpose Flour
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt
  • 2 teaspoons Pure Vanilla Extract

For Glaze (optional)

  • 1 cup 2 tablespoons of Powdered Sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Light Corn Syrup
  • 1 tablespoon Milk more may be needed
  • 1/2 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract
  • Food Coloring optional
  • Sprinkles optional

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit
  • Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper
  • In a mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, mix the butter and sugar for 3-4 minutes or until fluffy
  • Add the egg and vanilla. Mix well. Clean the sides and bottom of the bowl with a spatula
  • In another bowl mix the flour, salt, and baking soda together
  • Slowly add the flour mixture into the mixer until the dough is combined

For Rolling Cookies

  • Divide cookie dough in 2. Flatten into a disk, cover and freeze for 10-15 minutes until firm
  • Place cookies on a lightly floured surface and roll with a rolling pin
  • Cut out desired shapes and place on the prepared cookie sheet
  • Bake for 9-11 minutes or until golden

For Drop Cookies

  • Scoop cookies into the baking sheet
  • Bake for 9-11 minutes or until golden

For Cut and Bake Cookies

  • Roll cookie into a log. Line the log with plastic wrap and freeze for 30-40 minutes or until firm
  • Cut cookies into 1/4″ slices and place on the prepared cookie sheet
  • Bake for 9-11 minutes or until golden

For Glaze

  • Place all ingredients minus the teaspoon of milk in a bowl. Mix until combined. If needed add the teaspoon of milk
  • Add the food color of your choice (if desired)
  • Glaze should be thick but still pourable

Assembly

  • Dip each cookie into the glaze and shake off the excess glaze. Glaze should cover the surface of the cookie
  • Add sprinkles or candy if desired
  • Let the cookies dry out on a baking rack
  • Store cookies in an airtight container

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