Shape and Bake
Shape and Bake
Variety Sugar Cookies – Three Flavors in One Batch!
Ingrediënten
Preparation Time: 20 minutes / Baking Time: 12-14 minutes at 300°F
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For the Lemon-Poppy Seed Sugar Cookies:
- ½ cup butter softened
- ½ cup shortening
- 2 cups sugar
- 1 Tbsp. lemon zest
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp cream of tartar
- ⅛ tsp salt
- 3 egg yolks
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 Tbsp poppy seeds
For the Vanilla-Bean Sugar Cookies:
- ½ cup butter softened
- ½ cup shortening
- 2 cups sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla bean paste
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp cream of tartar
- ⅛ tsp salt
- 3 egg yolks
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
For the Spicy Sugar Cookies:
- ½ cup butter softened
- ½ cup shortening
- 2 cups sugar
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp cream of tartar
- ⅛ tsp salt
- 3 egg yolks
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
Instructies
For the Lemon-Poppy Seed Sugar Cookies:
- In a small bowl, combine the sugar and 1 Tbsp. lemon zest.
- Use your fingertips to rub the lemon zest into the sugar until the sugar becomes very fragrant.
- Add the lemon-scented sugar mixture with the baking soda and 2 Tbsp. poppy seeds to the basic sugar cookie dough recipe provided earlier.
- Follow the steps for shaping and baking as instructed.
For the Vanilla-Bean Sugar Cookies:
- Prepare the basic sugar cookie dough recipe as directed, but substitute 2 tsp of vanilla bean paste for the vanilla extract.
- Alternatively, cut a vanilla bean in half lengthwise and scrape out the seeds.
- Add the vanilla bean seeds with the egg yolks.
- Shape the dough into 1-inch balls, place them 2 inches apart on an ungreased cookie sheet, and follow the baking instructions.
For the Spicy Sugar Cookies:
- Prepare the sugar cookie dough as directed through shaping the dough into 1-inch balls.
- In a shallow dish, combine 1/4 cup sugar, 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon, and 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper.
- Roll the dough balls in the sugar mixture before baking.
- Enjoy: These three delightful variations of sugar cookies offer different flavors to suit various tastes.
- Have fun baking and savoring these delicious cookies!
- Remember to store the cookies between sheets of waxed paper in an airtight container.
- Store them at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze them for up to 3 months
- Shape the dough into 1-inch balls.
- Place the dough balls 2 inches apart on an ungreased cookie sheet.
Bake:
- Bake the cookies for 12 to 14 minutes or until the edges are set but not brown.
Cool and Serve:
- Allow the cookies to cool on the cookie sheet for 2 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Enjoy: Your Classic Butter Sugar Cookies are ready to be enjoyed!
- This recipe yields approximately 48 servings, with one cookie per serving.
Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:
Storage:
Layer the cookies between sheets of waxed paper in an airtight container. You can store them at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze them for up to 3 months.
These classic butter sugar cookies are perfect for any occasion and can be decorated or enjoyed as-is. Enjoy baking and savoring these delightful treats!
