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I am trying to push myself in the baking department. I am even trying to do more desserts on Sippity Sup. I have certainly noticed that people like their virtual desserts quite a bit. However, it's no secret that I don't have much of a sweet tooth.
Which isn't to say I don't like sweets every now and again. Because I like this recipe for sugar cookies. I adapted it from Alton Brown. His version is rolled and cut out with cookie cutters. That’s the classic way to go. But I don’t see the point of all that muss and fuss. Because the main reason cookie cutters were invented was to open the door to cookie decorating. You know what cookie decorating leads to don't you? That's right way too much sugar, messy food dyes, sticky counters and neat little piles of cookies tied up in pink ribbons? I don’t think so. Not my style.
Because if I want a sugar cookie– I want it soon. So my extra buttery version gets made in advance. The dough is kept in the fridge or freezer ‘til the cookie monster strikes. Then in true slice and bake style I have hot sugar cookies in 9 minutes. Any time, any day…
I did up the salt content in this recipe because I think really good sugar cookies benefit from that bite of salt. I also rolled the edges in turbinado (raw) sugar. ‘Cuz even if I don’t like much decoration, a little bling never hurt no sugar cookie.
Simply Perfect Sugar Cookies makes 48 CLICK here for a printable recipe
- 3 c all-purpose flour
- 1 t baking powder
- 1⁄2 t kosher salt
- 1 c unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1 c bakers sugar
- 1 egg
- 2 T whole milk
- 1⁄2 c turbinado (raw) sugar
In a large bowl sift together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside. Place butter and sugar in bowl of electric stand mixer and beat until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add the egg and milk and beat to combine. Put mixer on low speed, gradually add flour, and beat until mixture pulls away from the side of the bowl. Divide the dough in half, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate at least 2 hours.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
Remove 1 wrapped pack of dough from refrigerator at a time, un-wrap the dough and roll it by hand into a log about 1 1/2-inches in diameter. Repeat with the second pack of dough. If dough has warmed during rolling, return it to the refrigerator for about 10 minutes. The dough may even be frozen at this point and thawed when ready to bake.
Sprinkle a work surface with half of the turbinado sugar. Roll one of the logs through the pile coating the entire log with as much of the sugar as will adhere. Repeat with the remaining sugar and the second log. Slice each log crosswise into 1/3-inch thick rounds. Place them at least 1-inch apart on greased baking sheet, parchment, or silicone baking mat, and bake for 8 to 9 minutes or until cookies are just beginning to turn brown around the edges, rotating cookie sheet halfway through baking time. Let sit on baking sheet for 2 minutes after removal from oven and then move to complete cooling on wire rack. Store in airtight container for up to 1 week.
SERIOUS FUN FOOD
Greg Henry
Sippity Sup
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Brilliant!
Why did I never think of chilling the dough before shaping the logs? Oh, and the 'bling' was a sheer stroke of genius!
Since I was giving the cookies to a friend who just had a baby girl I went ahead and color coordinated the sugar for the occasion! Pink, Purple & White!
So simple and so pretty! Thanks! :)
Do love the sugar shine!
These buttery sugar cookies would suit me just fine!
Ha Ha Ha you sound like my
Ha Ha Ha you sound like my husband: "Oh, thanks so cute...but you know how we feel about cute, don't you (grrrrr)!" These do look perfect and I love the salty touch and the sugar grains on the outside. Will make these for the husband.
Oh, you did it again!
I'm starting to get an inferiority complex from my Sup visits.
I'm a cookie monster
Greg - these are picture perfect, gorgeous cookies. I like how they glisten on the sides with that turbinado sugar. I'm a cookie monster and will be trying these out asap.
Saw your photo on
Saw your photo on TasteSpotting. Nice work! I think your Sugar Cookies may be related to my Gingersnaps...
i love the crunchy edges.
i love the crunchy edges. that sugar on the sides just makes it perfect. i need that texture. and yes, you need to bake more, would love to see more of your creations.
simple cookies are always the best!
these cookies are great! I love the simplicity of this recipe. Sweet yet right to the point!
Perfect Circles!
I've never been able to get my slice and bake cookies to keep their circular shape! What's your secret??!
Start with very cold dough
Start with very cold dough. Use a good knife, slice– don't saw or press straight down... and wipe the blade between slices. Then tweak them back to shape after slicing. GREG
great cookies I am like you
great cookies I am like you and don't bake much ever
these would be great with a cup of tea
Sugar n' Salt 4 Me 2
Greg, you and I are both in the same camp with the baking. I don't really eat sweets hence I don't bake. We both know that the folks out there are wanting these treats. Great sugar cookies, love the extra twist of salt!
xxoo
Beautiful Cookies
Hard to believe that you don't bake much--these seem perfect indeed. I like the turbinado sugar edges.
I don't know why...
but I've NEVER made refrigerator cookies before....what a loser. These not only look beautiful, but would be so practical to be able to pop a few in the oven on the spur of the moment for the kids, or to enjoy myself with an afternoon tea. Beautifully presented....I think this baking thing is growing on you, my friend. - S
These cookies look perfect
These cookies look perfect indeed!
I'm with you in that I like a
I'm with you in that I like a simple sugar cookies without all that fuss!
Great looking cookies
Those look absolutely amazing, how did you get them to last long enough to snap a picture?
Everyone needs a little
Everyone needs a little bling. Even sugar cookies. They'd fit right in at the MTV video music awards.
I love the jolt of salt in these. I'm a sweet and salty girl all the way
Mmmm....I like them
These would be perfect for my morning coffee break. I like them.
Sweet and salty
Sweet and salty is on the top of my got to have list! Although I bake quite a bit I rarely eat any of it, these may be the exception to the rule :)
Perfect cookies!
I don't like the sticky gooey sweet cookies either. I might decorate at X-mas (or Camp Blogaway), but that's about it. These are looking like shortbread to me...which I love!
Keep up till pastry chef!
You're in the correct sweet way Greg ;) wonderful cookies and keep up till pastry chef! - You can change of opinion about your sweet tooth..
Cheers,
Gera
Sugar Cookies
Oh, those are so beautiful! I love homemade slice and bake cookies...
cookies
These make me want a spot of tea and some cookies! Perfectly delicious!
Sugar sugar
Although I'm not a sweets guy, I can put away some sugar cookies unless they are the kind that come in a tube, ick!
Nice cookies, Greg. I especially like the turbinado sugar touch.
Sweets will be the death of me
I cannot relate! My house is always stocked with cookies. And I bake a few times a week (right now I'm obsessed with my mini-muffin pan.) I met a gal several months ago who said she didn't like chocolate. I almost fainted.
Those are gorgeous. It's no
Those are gorgeous. It's no secret i *do* have a sweet tooth, and those would fit nicely.
I also do not like decorated sugar cookies, although of course as a mom I do it anyway. Because nothing is more fun then that sticky, messy bling.
Nicely done on the cookies. I
Nicely done on the cookies. I haven't done much backing lately and I sure need to get back into the swing of things. Sugar cookies have been one I haven't made yet. I do like to eat them quite a bit though.
These look good. I'm going to
These look good. I'm going to make cookies to send to my Dad for Father's Day... I think he'd like these!
A dangerous treat in my house...
Greg, I'm not much for frosting and sprinkles and such either. But...I do have a sweet tooth. One I have to reign in from time to time. Buttery, salty-sweet sugar cookies with turbinado sugar on the edges? In the freezer, ready for me to cut at a moment's notice? That's sinfully dangerous for me! These look awesome.
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