This sugar cookies recipe is the perfect recipe for bakers of any experience level. This guide will teach you exactly how to make sugar cookies to wow your family this holiday season.
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Preheat the oven to 325F, and line 2 baking trays with parchment paper. In a medium-sized bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside. –
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In a large bowl, combine butter and oil, with a hand mixer for 2 minutes until thoroughly combined. Add the granulated sugar slowly, with a hand mixer on medium/high speed until light and pale in colour.
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Next, add the icing sugar and whisk until combined and light. Slowly mix in the egg, vanilla, and milk, and beat until combined. Add the flour mixture and beat until no streaks or flour clumps remain, creating a smooth and uniform dough.
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Cover the bowl in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30-45 minutes. Remove the cookie dough from the fridge and place it onto a gently floured surface, roll out to 1/8 – ¼ inch thickness.
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Use your favourite holiday cookie cutters to cut out your cookies and set them onto the baking trays. Continue these steps until you use all of the dough.
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Refrigerate the cookies for about 20 – 30 minutes prior to baking. Space the cut-out cookies onto your baking sheets 2 inches apart from each other. Evenly space the cookie dough 2-3 inches apart onto the baking trays.
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Bake for 12 - 13 minutes, until slightly golden on the edges. Allow to cool on the baking trays for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
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While the cookies are baking, prepare your buttercream according to recipe instructions.
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Decorate the cookies as you wish! Add candies, sprinkles, etc.! Have fun and customize your holiday cookies!!
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