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The Unmanly Chef

Simple Sugar Cookies

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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 9 minutes
Total Time 39 minutes
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups of flour
  • 1/2 Tsp. Baking Powder
  • 1/2 Tsp. Salt
  • 1 1/3 Cup of Sugar
  • 2 Tsp. Vanilla
  • 1 Cup of Cold Unsalted Butter
  • 2 Eggs
  • Icing
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp. Meringue Powder
  • 2 1/2 Cup of Powdered Sugar
  • 1 Tsp. Vanilla
  • 6 Tbsp. Warm Water

Method
 

  1. *Preheat oven to 350F*
  2. Step 1 - Sift Flour, baking powder, and salt
  3. Step 2- Beat cold butter with a standing mixer then slowly add sugar.
  4. Step 3 - Now add the eggs one at a time.
  5. Step 4- Add Vanilla, should have a almost shortbread like consistency.
  6. Step 5- Form the dough into a disc or ball and then refrigerate for at least an hour.
  7. Step 6 - Roll out the dough in portions (probably about 4 portions). Roll-out should be about 1/4 inch thick.
  8. Step 7 - Cut cookies into whatever shape you want.
  9. Step 8 - Place on parchment paper and then on a baking sheet.
  10. Step 9 - Bake in oven for 9 minutes or just so bottoms are a little bit brown.
  11. Step 10 - In a stand mixer, add all of your icing ingredients into a mixer and beat until you have stiff peaks.
  12. Step 11 - Pour into a piping bag and decorate your cookies, allow to set for a few hours before storing.