Large-Batch Soft Sugar Cookies
📜 Collection: UK3 | ✍️ Attribution: Unknown | 📂 Category: Desserts A classic, large-batch recipe for soft, cake-like sugar cookies. This simple dough is perfect for rolling out and cutting into shapes for any occasion, yielding a generous amount for parties or freezing.
| Prep Time | Cook Time | Inactive / Chill Time | Yield / Servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 mins | 8 mins | 1 hour | Approx. 6-7 dozen cookies |
🔪 Key Equipment
- electric mixer
- large mixing bowl
- cookie cutters
- cookie sheet
- wire cooling rack
Ingredients
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Cup | Shortening | room temperature |
| 2 Cups | Sugar | granulated |
| 3 | Eggs | large |
| 2/3 Cup | Milk | whole |
| 1 Tablespoon | Vanilla | extract |
| 5 Cups | Flour | all-purpose |
| 2 Teaspoons | Baking Powder | leavening |
| 1 Teaspoon | Baking Soda | leavening |
| 1 Pinch | Salt | fine |
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Dough
- In a large bowl, cream the 1 cup shortening and 2 cups sugar together with an electric mixer until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the 3 eggs, 2/3 cup milk, and 1 tablespoon vanilla until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the 5 cups flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and 1 pinch salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until a soft, sticky dough forms.
Step 2: Chill and Roll
- Cover the dough and chill for at least 1 hour, or until firm enough to handle.
- Preheat your oven to 400°F.
- On a well-floured surface, roll the chilled dough out to approximately 1/4 inch thickness.
- Cut into desired shapes with cookie cutters and place them on an ungreased cookie sheet.
Step 3: Bake
- Bake for 6-8 minutes. The cookies should be puffed and set, but not browned.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 1 minute before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
💡 Make-Ahead & Storage: The dough can be prepared and chilled for up to 24 hours before rolling. Baked cookies freeze well in an airtight container for up to 3 months.
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