This No-Chill Sugar Cookie recipe makes the best sugar cookies you have ever tried! Not only is this Christmas Sugar Cookie recipe delicious but they are also super easy to make.
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❤️ Why this recipe works
- No need to wait for the dough to chill as the dough needs no chilling.
- These Christmas Cutout Sugar Cookies are super quick to make since they are a no chill cookie dough.
- Great for all occasions, no matter what holiday it is, you can use a cookie cutter to shape this dough into whatever design fits the occasion.
- This recipe is super easy to make and the dough comes together quickly there's no need for any special ingredients.
- This Cutout Sugar Cookie recipe really holds its shape well with a nice crispy edge to the cookie.
Ingredients
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- unsalted butter
- confectioners sugar
- egg
- vanilla extract
- baking soda
- cream of tartar
- all-purpose flour
Royal Icing Ingredients
- large egg white - see Note 1
- confectioner sugar
- cream of tartar
- vanilla extract
- red gel coloring
- green gel coloring
- water
- white sanding sugar
Equipment
- cookie sheets
- parchment paper
- large mixing bowls
- standing mixer
- cookie cutters
- cooling rack
- piping bottles
🔪 Instructions
This is an overview of the recipe. The full instructions are below in the recipe card.
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two cookie sheets with parchment paper. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, use a hand mixer or a standing mixer, with the paddle attachment, beat the butter, powdered sugar, egg, and vanilla until creamy and light in color. Note 2
- Gradually mix in the baking soda, cream of tartar, and flour until combined and a dough forms. Knead the dough on a flour-dusted cutting board until the dough is not sticky anymore. Roll the dough out to about ¼ inch thick.
- Use the cookie cutters and cut of shapes
- Place the cookies onto the cookie sheets and bake for 10-12 minutes or until a light gold along the sides.
- Remove and allow to cool slightly before transferring to a cooling rack to cool completely.
- Royal Icing Instructions
- Using a standing mixer, beat the egg whites, cream of tartar, confectioners sugar, and vanilla extract until thick and stiff peaks form, about 7 minutes
- Scoop the frosting into three bowls.
- Leave one bowl white and mix in a few drops of the other colors into the other bowls. Scoop about ¼ of the frosting into the pipings bags with whatever decorating tips you choose.
- Thin the frosting by stirring in 1-2 Tablespoons of water until combined and the icing fall off a spoon like lava. Pour the three colors into their own piping bottles
- Decorate the cookies with the icings as you like! Allow the icing to harden for about 3 hours before enjoying it.
How to store and freeze
- These cookies can be stored in a covered airtight container for up to one week.
- The dough can be made ahead and frozen for up to 2 months in a freezer safe bag or container. Defrost in the refrigerator overnight. Then bring the dough to room temperature before continuing with making shapes and baking.
💭 Expert Tips
Expert Tip: Be sure to allow the butter to come to room temperature before mixing your cookie dough so that you get smooth cookie dough.
- Use egg whites and not a container of egg whites. The egg whites in a carton will not get the fluffy texture needed for the icing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Chilling is not necessary for this cookie recipe. The is a no-chill sugar cookie dough and it can be rolled out and cut right away.
The dough will slightly spread but the cookie shape will stay while baking.
📖 Variations
Do you want to change up this recipe? Here are some ways that you increase the flavor of this dish.
- Instead of using royal icing, you can pipe buttercream frosting on top of the sugar cookies.
- Top these cookies with crushed candy canes on top of the frosting cookies for a sweet peppermint crunch.
- These cookies would also be delicious when decorated with sprinkles, chocolate chips, or mini M&Ms.
Serving Suggestions
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Cherry Whipped Shortbread Cookies are the perfect blend of crunchy and buttery wrapped up into a single cookie.
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No Chill Cut Out Sugar Cookies
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Ingredients
How to make the sugar cookies
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 ½ cup confectioners sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
Royal Icing
- 3 large egg white Note 1
- 4 cups confectioner sugar
- 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- red gel coloring
- green gel coloring
- 1-2 Tablespoons water
- 8 ounce white sanding sugar, container
Instructions
How to make the sugar cookies
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two cookie sheets with parchment paper. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, use a hand mixer or a standing mixer, with the paddle attachment, beat the butter, powdered sugar, egg, and vanilla until creamy and light in color. Note 2
- Gradually mix in the baking soda, cream of tartar, and flour until combined and a dough forms. Knead the dough on a flour-dusted cutting board until the dough is not sticky anymore. Roll the dough out to about ¼ inch thick.
- Use the cookie cutters and cut of shapes
- Place the cookies onto the cookie sheets and bake for 10-12 minutes or until a light gold along the sides.
- Remove and allow to cool slightly before transferring to a cooling rack to cool completely.
- Royal Icing Instructions
- Using a standing mixer, beat the egg whites, cream of tartar, confectioners sugar, and vanilla extract until thick and stiff peaks form, about 7 minutes
- Scoop the frosting into three bowls.
- Leave one bowl white and mix in a few drops of the other colors into the other bowls. Scoop about ¼ of the frosting into the pipings bags with whatever decorating tips you choose.
- Thin the frosting by stirring in 1-2 Tablespoons of water until combined and the icing fall off a spoon like lava. Pour the three colors into their own piping bottles
- Decorate the cookies with the icings as you like! Allow the icing to harden for about 3 hours before enjoying.
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