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### **How to Make Easy Buttery Sugar Cookies:**
#### **1. Preheat Your Oven and Prepare Baking Sheets**
Start by preheating your oven to **350°F (175°C)**. Line a couple of baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats to ensure your cookies don’t stick and bake evenly.
#### **2. Mix the Dry Ingredients**
In a medium bowl, whisk together the **all-purpose flour**, **baking powder**, and **salt**. Set aside while you prepare the wet ingredients. This helps to ensure that your dry ingredients are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
#### **3. Cream the Butter and Sugar**
In a large bowl, use a hand mixer or stand mixer to cream together the **softened butter** and **granulated sugar** until the mixture is light and fluffy. This should take about 2-3 minutes. Creaming the butter and sugar well helps to create a smooth, airy dough that’s perfect for rolling.
#### **4. Add the Wet Ingredients**
Add the **egg** and **vanilla extract** to the butter-sugar mixture and beat until smooth. If you want an extra soft cookie, add a tablespoon of **milk** at this stage. The milk adds moisture to the dough, making the cookies even more tender.
#### **5. Combine the Wet and Dry Ingredients**
Gradually add the dry ingredients into the butter mixture, mixing until the dough comes together. Be careful not to overwork the dough, or the cookies could become tough.
#### **6. Roll and Cut the Dough**
Lightly flour your work surface and rolling pin. Roll the dough out to about **1/4-inch thickness**. You can either use cookie cutters to cut the dough into fun shapes like circles, stars, or hearts, or simply slice it into squares or rectangles for a rustic look.
#### **7. Add the Sprinkles**
Once the cookies are cut, gently press a few **festive sprinkles** onto the tops of each cookie. The sprinkles will stick to the dough, giving the cookies a colorful and playful touch. You can use rainbow sprinkles, or holiday-specific sprinkles for a more festive look.
#### **8. Bake the Cookies**
Place the cookies onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving some space between each one. Bake in the preheated oven for **8-10 minutes**, or until the edges are just starting to turn golden brown. The center should still be soft.
#### **9. Cool and Enjoy**
Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely. This helps them hold their shape and prevents them from breaking.
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### **Tips for Perfect Sugar Cookies:**
– **Chill the Dough (Optional):** If you have time, you can chill the dough in the refrigerator for **30 minutes to 1 hour** before rolling it out. This will help the cookies keep their shape during baking and prevent them from spreading too much.
– **Customize Your Sprinkles:** Use different colored sprinkles to match the occasion. You can also try **sugar crystals** or **colored sanding sugar** for a bit of sparkle.
– **Decorate with Icing:** If you want to take your sugar cookies to the next level, you can use **royal icing** or **glaze** to decorate them. Simply pipe the icing onto the cooled cookies and let it set.
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### **Serving Suggestions:**
These **Easy Buttery Sugar Cookies with Festive Sprinkles** are perfect on their own, but they also make a great addition to a cookie platter for parties or gift-giving. Serve them with a hot cup of cocoa, tea, or coffee for a delightful treat during the holiday season or any time of year.
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### **Conclusion**
These **Easy Buttery Sugar Cookies with Festive Sprinkles** are a classic dessert that’s as fun to make as it is to eat. With a rich, buttery texture and colorful sprinkles, they’re sure to bring joy to any celebration or family gathering. Whether you’re baking with kids or looking for a quick and simple dessert to share, these cookies are the perfect choice. Whip up a batch today and treat yourself and your loved ones to these irresistible, festive treats!
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