Then wrap up the dough and place in the fridge for 2 hours.

Sugar cookie recipe made with powdered sugar. Add egg and vanilla extract and beat until completely combined. These butter sugar cookies are one of my favorite cookies to bake for christmas. Bake at 350 degrees f (175 degrees c) for 8 minutes.

I’m going to admit something to you. Scrape down the sides of the bowl. The dough recipe is versatile, so you can use it for other holidays, too.

Web start by creaming your softened butter, egg, and then slowly mix in the powdered sugar, flour, salt, cream of tartar, vanilla, almond and baking soda. Feel free to get creative here, though. They have the best flavor and texture and the most perfectly crisp edges.

With the mixer on low speed, slowly beat in 2 cups powdered sugar in 3 to 4 increments. Follow miss in the kitchen on social media and never miss a recipe! Stir in flour until moistened, using hands to mix if needed (dough will be crumbly).

Web the powdered sugar in the recipe helps the other ingredients absorb moisture, which makes the cookies extra soft and chewy. Powdered sugar has a teeny bit of cornstarch in it to keep it from clumping and that plus the powdery consistency of confectioners sugar keeps the cookies soft and tender. Add the remaining powdered sugar and 1 tablespoon of milk, and beat for an additional minute.

Please read our disclosure policy. Roll dough into 1 inch in diameter balls. In a large bowl mix together the flour, powdered sugar, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.