Classic Sugar Cookies

Name: Classic Sugar Cookies
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2½ cups all-purpose flour; ¾ tsp. kosher salt; 1½ sticks (¾ cup) unsalted butter, softened; ¾ cup granulated sugar; 1 large egg; 1 tsp. vanilla extract; 1 (1-lb) box powdered sugar; 4 tsp. powdered egg whites (not reconstituted); ⅓ cup water; 1 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice; Gel food coloring (optional); Special Equipment: 3- to 4-inch holiday cookie cutters; several small heavy-duty sealable plastic bags (not pleated) if icing cookies; sanding sugar and dragées (for decorating, optional)

Instructions

Our best sugar cookie recipe will take you back to your childhood. They're a time-tested holiday classic with a delicate vanilla flavor and buttery texture.

Updated at: Sat, 13 Dec 2025 08:35:46 GMT