Sugar Cookie Recipe for Cookie Cutters

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Pat - February 26, 2024

Can I use this recipe to make the bunny house?
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The Cookie Countess replied:
Absolutely! Just make sure the cookies aren’t underbaked, so they’ll be able to support the weight of standing on edge. Have fun!

Sam - February 26, 2024

Hi! I made your cookies using this recipe last week and they were AMAZING! They were so amazing that I decided to make them again this week, but this time the texture was super off (very heavy and dense) and there was no taste. I followed the recipe exactly the same way with drastically different results. Do you have any idea where I could have gone wrong? Thanks so much!
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The Cookie Countess replied:
Hi Sam! Is it possible the ingredients used were different brands or from different containers than the batch you made previously? Some cookiers find better results with one butter brand than another, for example. If not, feel free to reach out to us directly at support@thecookiecountess.com<mailto:support@thecookiecountess.com> for more one-on-one troubleshooting. -Sarah

Anonymous - February 12, 2024

Bubbles in dough are typically the result of overworking the dough. If you find that the cookies you roll out the first time don’t bubble, but the ones that you roll out with that same dough on the fourth or fifth time do, that could be your answer. In the meantime, you can use a flat spatula or the flat bottom of a large measuring cup to gently press down the bubbles on your cookies that are fresh from the oven.

Caleen - February 9, 2024

I’m thinking of trying these for Valentine’s as a treat for my family and 2 little ones I babysit. Could I add a couple of drops of red food coloring to make them pinkish/red without changing the texture?
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The Cookie Countess replied:
Absolutely!

Noemí Smith - February 5, 2024

Can’t wait to try this recipe 💓

ZuZu - December 23, 2023

I’m not a baker, however this has been the best sugar cookie recipe to make and eat! I don’t bake much and have always been on the search for something easy and tasteful and I believe I found it. I must share. Thank you!

Leslie - December 19, 2023

Can you use lemon flavoring instead of zest if you’re in a pinch & thats all that you have on hand?
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The Cookie Countess replied:
Sure!

Autumn - December 18, 2023

I made yet another 5 batches of these. I always add the lemon zest and a splash of almond extract. They taste so good you don’t really need icing because they’re so flavorful, already! My family absolutely loves these cookies.
Merry Christmas ❤️🫶

Sara Collins - December 18, 2023

Help!!! Just made a batch, followed the recipe exactly but they spread out really bad. What can I do to fix it? I live in coastal NC and I know sometimes elevation and weather can affect the outcome. Suggestions?
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The Cookie Countess replied:
Hi Sara! If you used Hillary’s recipe, it could be that your butter was too soft; overly-softened butter can definitely cause spread. You can also pop your trays in the fridge or freezer for a bit before baking to try to firm everything up. You don’t generally need this step with this particular recipe, but worth trying if you are struggling. I would also just triple check your measurements—you don’t know how often someone accidentally adds too much or too little of something, and it can really have a drastic effect on the results! Good luck!

Jill Miller - December 18, 2023

Hi
I have a sugar cookie recipe that I love! After the second rolling out, my cookies puff UP!! I don’t want to throw dough away bc I have a small cookie business in my home. The recipe contains baking powder, baking soda and sour cream. I really hope you can help me! I love the taste of my cookies but, this problem is driving me crazy!
Thank you, jill
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The Cookie Countess replied:
Hi Jill! It’s likely the baking powder that is creating that puff (think “P”uff for powder, and “S”pread for soda). You could either eliminate the powder entirely or adjust the amount, and see what happens. Good luck!