Vanilla Sugar Cookies Recipe

Classic vanilla sugar cookies with a buttery, soft dough. Chill, roll to 5mm, cut shapes, then bake at 170°C for 10 minutes—perfect for stamping and decorating.

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Step 1

For best results, mix ingredients at room temperature.

Step 2

Mix softened butter and sugar until mixture is smooth. Add the egg and vanilla extract into the mixture and beat to combine.

Step 3

Add half of the flour and mix well, then add the rest of the flour; mix and knead until you have a soft dough mixture.

Step 4

Split the dough equally in two and chill in the fridge for 1 hour.

Step 5

Once chilled, roll out your dough onto baking paper to 5mm thickness and cut out your designs. Use a small amount of flour to dust the dough surface, cutter and rolling pin. For best results, further chill for half an hour before baking.

Step 6

Bake at 170C for 10 minutes. Leave to cool before decorating and serving.

Step 7

Essential tips for your stamp and cookie cutters: Coat your cutter in flour for extra assistance when cutting your dough. If your dough is getting stuck in the cutter, you may need to chill it in the fridge or roll it out thinner (cutters are designed for dough that is 5mm thick). If your dough becomes too dry and cracks when rolling out, add a splash of milk or water. Avoid using raising agents in your mixtures and stick to plain flour.