Simple Steps for Making Sugar Cookies

Cutting Out the Cookies

The cookie dough may not release from the cutter. It all depends on the temperature of the dough and the cookie cutter.

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• In a flat bowl or high-sided plate put some flour.
• Remove 1 piece of wax paper with dough from refrigerator and place on counter.
• Dip the cookie cutter in the flour and start cutting out cookies. Return the cutter to the flour after every couple of cookies.
• Leftover dough should be put into a resealable bag to be re-rolled later after refrigeration.

• Cream Your Butter and Sugars
• Scrape Bowl and Beater During Mixing Process
• Mixing the Dry Ingredients
• Gradually Add Flour Mixture
• Preparing to Roll Out Dough
• Rolling Out the Dough
• Cutting Out the Cookies
• Time to Bake and Decorate the Cookies
• Cool Cookies on Wire Rack
• Stack of Cookies