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.

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Funfetti Cookies

Warning: Baking these funfetti cookies may result in spontaneous joy, sprinkle overload and absolutely no leftovers.

Football Cookies

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These football cookies are the ultimate game day dessert. Thick sugar cookies are baked just until set and then decorated...


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Copycat Lofthouse Cookies

2 reviews

Lofthouse cookies have been around since 1994 and we're still obsessed. Use this recipe for copycat Lofthouse cookies to make...


Brown Sugar Cookies

1 review

These brown sugar cookies are reminiscent of a classic sugar cookie’s soft and tender bite. But with the addition of...


Chocolate Chip Sugar Cookies

These easy chocolate chip sugar cookies are pillowy little dreams. They’re incredibly soft and light, with the perfect amount of...

3-Ingredient Sugar Cookies

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You only need butter, sugar and flour to make 3-ingredient sugar cookies. There's no reason not to bake a batch!


We Tried the Dolly Parton Sugar Cookie Kit—Here’s What We Thought

Just in time for the holidays, we tested the new Dolly Parton sugar cookie mix from Duncan Hines.

I Made 3-Ingredient Sugar Cookies and the Recipe Is Impossible to Forget

You only need butter, sugar and flour to make 3-ingredient sugar cookies, so there's no reason not to bake a...


Peppermint Sugar Cookies

These peppermint sugar cookies take my taste buds right to winter. Their crisp, distinct taste reminds me of the peppermint...


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How to Make Sugar Cookies, a Cookie Jar Classic

Think sugar cookies are just for the holidays? Think again! Learn how to make sugar cookies from scratch that you...


How to Make a Cookie Bouquet

Ever wonder how those stunning edible arrangements are made? This handy guide will walk you through how to make a...

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32 Cutout Cookies to Make All Year Long

Think those cookie cutters are just for Christmas? Think again! You can make cut-out cookies all year with these tasty...


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Our Best Sugar Cookie Recipes

You want the best sugar cookie recipe when it comes time to bake up a treat and we've rounded up...


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Summertime Fun Cookies

2 reviews

Use this basic sugar cookie recipe to make the perfect poolside treat. Kids (and adults) won't be able to get...


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Sugar Cookie Tips for the Best-Ever Treats

Looking to make your best batch yet? These sugar cookie tips ensure you get soft, chewy cookies with every bake.


Sandbakkels

3 reviews

Sandbakkels are tasty Norwegian sugar cookies that are perfect for sharing during the holiday season.

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Cinnamon-Sugar Cookies

22 reviews

These cinnamon-sugar cookies blend a classic snickerdoodle with a tender sugar cookie. They are packed with warming cinnamon, with the...


Peppermint Kiss Cookies

19 reviews

These peppermint kiss cookies bake up a batch of festive cheer in just four simple steps.


Soft Sugar Cookies

26 reviews

Our soft sugar cookies are the ultimate fluffy, billowy treat. A simple smear of whipped buttercream frosting completes these adorable...


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Christmas Sugar Cookies

7 reviews

Who says cutout Christmas sugar cookies need to be difficult? These subtly spiced cookies have a bit of tang from...


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Lemon Oatmeal Cookies

27 reviews

This is an especially fun recipe to make with kids because they can roll the dough into balls and flatten...


Frosted Sugar Cookies

10 reviews

Homemade frosted sugar cookies are like a cozy hug in a handheld bite!


Stacked Christmas Tree Cookies

Using prepared cookie dough gives you a nice head start to your own little forest of Christmas trees. Get the...


Cranberry Pecan Cookies

18 reviews

These are so tasty and simple to prepare! Each delightful little cookie is loaded with cranberries, nuts and vanilla, giving...


Cinnamon Sugar Crackle Cookies

12 reviews

I get lots of compliments on these crunchy cookies. They're always part of my Christmas cookie platter. —Sarah Miller, Wauconda,...

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Santa Cookies

2 reviews

Make the jolliest Santa cookies for the holidays! These sugar cookie cutouts are frosted with homemade buttercream frosting and decorated...


Cardamom Sugar Cookies

2 reviews

The warm flavor of cardamom spices up these classic sugar cookies. They’re the ideal treat for your homemade goody basket....


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Crisp Sugar Cookies

22 reviews

My grandmother always had sugar cookies in her pantry, and we grandchildren would empty that big jar quickly because they...


Baby Shower Sugar Cookies

2 reviews

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


Sour Cream Sugar Cookies

25 reviews

Make sour cream sugar cookies for the most tender, melt-in-your-mouth sugar cookies you’ve ever had.


Pumpkin-Spice Sugar Cookies

2 reviews

I've been making these quick and easy cookies for over 20 years. They're the first to go at our annual...