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    Sugar Cookie Recipes

    No cookie jar is complete without these easy sugar cookie recipes. Upgrade an old recipe or learn a new favorite with our how-to guides, tips and tricks.

    All-Time Favorite Sugar Cookies

    I searched for about 30 years to find the ideal sugar cookie recipe, and this is it! The dough turns out perfectly for cutting the thick cakelike cookies. Buttercream icing takes them over the top. Add sprinkles if you’d like. —Diana Krol, Nickerson, KS

    How to Make Cookiesand Frost Them, Too!

    Making cutout cookies doesn't have to be hard! We'll show you how to make cookies,...

    38 Cut-Out Cookies to Make All Year Long

    Think those cookie cutters are just for Christmas? Think again! You can make cut-out cookies...

    The Secret Ingredients Grandma Puts in Her Sugar Cookies

    Amp up your baking game and make cookies that rival Grandma's! These added ingredients go...

    Our Best Sugar Cookie Recipes

    You want the best sugar cookie recipe when it comes time to bake up a...
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    7 Secrets to Baking Soft and Chewy Sugar Cookies

    When it comes to cookies, texture is key. Follow along as we teach you how...

    Air-Fryer Lemon Slice Sugar Cookies

    Here's a refreshing variation of my grandmother's sugar cookie recipe. Lemon pudding mix and icing...

    Lemon Sugar Cookies

    These are my favorite sugar cookies. The lemon adds a unique flavor. They sure are...

    Harvest Sugar Cookies

    Rich buttery cookies like these never last long at a party or potluck. I got...

    Apple Cutout Sugar Cookies

    Not only are these pretty cookies fun to serve, but they bake up delicate and...

    Orange Sugar Cookies

    I make these citrusy cookies for parties and special occasions, and we always get to...

    Mom’s Soft Sugar Cookies

    This delicious sugar cookie recipe has been passed down in our family for 75 years....

    Tender Italian Sugar Cookies

    These traditional Italian cookies are moist and tender. —Weda Mosellie, Phillipsburg, New Jersey

    Baby Shower Sugar Cookies

    To celebrate the pitter-patter of tiny feet (or any occasion), crisp buttery sugar cookies like...

    Mom’s Lemon Sugar Cookies

    These tender, soft sugar cookies have just a hint of lemon. If you like more...

    Tender Sugar Cookies

    Want to simplify your sugar cookies? Roll this buttery dough from our Test Kitchen into...

    Sugar Cookies with Sour Cream

    As a city kid, I was always eager to visit my grandparents on their Oklahoma...

    Iced Brown Sugar Cookies

    I received this recipe for brown sugar cookies some 40 years ago at a shower...

    Maple Sugar Cookies

    This recipe is requested by friends and family every time I'm asked to bring cookies...

    Simple Sugar Cookies

    Powdered sugar takes the place of granulated sugar in this sweet standby from Maxine Guin...

    Molasses Sugar Cookies

    There's nothing really fancy about these cookies, but they're my husband's all-time favorite. He enjoys...

    Jelly-Topped Sugar Cookies

    On busy days, I appreciate this fast-to-fix drop sugar cookie. Top each cookie with your...

    Beach Blanket Sugar Cookies

    A hint of pumpkin pie spice in the homemade dough gives a mild taste twist...