Crisp Sugar Cookie Mix

Name: Crisp Sugar Cookie Mix
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: about 4 dozen per batch.
Ingredients: 5 cups all-purpose flour; 3 cups confectioners' sugar; 2 teaspoons baking soda; 2 teaspoons cream of tartar; ADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS (for each batch):; 1 cup butter, softened; 1 large egg, room temperature; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/2 teaspoon almond extract; Colored sugar, optional

4 reviews

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Total Time

Prep: 20 min. + chilling Bake: 10 min./batch

Makes

about 4 dozen per batch

Updated: Nov. 14, 2022

I've been relying on this mix for light sugar cookies for years. I've even packaged it and sold it at bazaars. —Eneatha Attig Secrest, Mattoon, Illinois

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Ingredients

5 cups all-purpose flour
3 cups confectioners' sugar
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons cream of tartar
ADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS (for each batch):
1 cup butter, softened
1 large egg, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
Colored sugar, optional

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the first 4 ingredients; mix well. Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place up to 6 months. Yield: 2 batches (8 cups total).
To prepare cookies: In a large bowl, cream butter. Beat in egg and extracts. Gradually add 4 cups cookie mix; mix well. Cover and chill 2-3 hours or overnight.
Preheat oven to 375°. On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough to 1/8-in. thickness. Cut with a 2-1/2-in. cookie cutter dipped in flour. Place 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Sprinkle with colored sugar if desired. Bake until the edges are lightly browned, 7-9 minutes. Cool on wire racks.

Editor's Note: Omit colored sugar if you want to frost the cookies.

Nutrition Facts

2 each: 74 calories, 4g fat (2g saturated fat), 15mg cholesterol, 66mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.

Crisp Sugar Cookie Mix

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