Sugar Cookie Recipes

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Frosted Anise Sugar Cookies

5 reviews

These soft, cake-like cookies have a pleasant anise flavor that's distinct but not overpowering. I add red and green sprinkles for Christmas, but you could decorate them to suit any occasion.—Janice Eanni, Willowick, Ohio

Nice ‘n’ Soft Sugar Cookies

33 reviews

My family’s all-time favorite Christmas cookie has had a million shapes over the years. Little ones have fun making their...


Fall Sugar Cookies

4 reviews

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


Lemon Pudding Cookies

3 reviews

These lemon slice cookies are a refreshing variation of my grandmother's sugar cookies. Lemon pudding mix and icing add a...


Molasses Sugar Cookies

14 reviews

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

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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Grandma’s Favorite Sugar Cookies

1 review

“Whenever company came to our house, my mother would bring out a batch of her sugar cookies,” says Ann DeHass,...


Cranberry Pecan Cookies

17 reviews

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


Soft Buttermilk Sugar Cookies

11 reviews

Gatherings are very important to my family, so we have lots of recipes that are favorites. My grandma introduced these...


Anise Sugar Cookies

11 reviews

As much as I love giving away my baking, a few goodies—like these anise sugar cookies—are keepers. The light anise...


Nutmeg Sugar Cookies

1 review

The holidays are my favorite time of year because I love to bake. These are one of my favorite cookies—they...


Vanilla-Butter Sugar Cookies

37 reviews

These butter sugar cookies are one of my favorite cookies to bake for Christmas. The dough recipe is versatile, so...


Classic Sugar Cookies

7 reviews

Use cookie cutters to cut seasonal shapes from a few cups of Gloria's dough. Prepared frosting and colored sugar make...

Best-Ever Sugar Cookies

23 reviews

What makes these cookies the best ever? A delicious cream cheese dough flavored with vanilla, almond and a hint of...


Surefire Sugar Cookies

3 reviews

You can invite kids to help make these easy treats. Sometimes I melt white coating instead of chocolate chips because...


Frosted Brown Sugar Cookies

3 reviews

These old-fashioned, cake-like cookies are sweet and buttery. They pair equally well with a glass of cold milk or a...


Pastel Tea Cookies

1 review

These glazed sugar cookies are perfect for nibbling between sips at a tea party, graduation or shower. —Lori Henry, Elkhart,...


Stacked Christmas Tree Cookies

2 reviews

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


Jelly-Topped Sugar Cookies

4 reviews

On busy days, I appreciate this quick-to-make jelly-topped cookie. Top each sugar cookie with your favorite flavor of jam or...


Vinegar Sugar Cookies

5 reviews

Mom gave me this recipe when I was married. It’s been in our family for generations. Young and old alike...


Easter Sugar Cookies

3 reviews

Cream cheese contributes to the rich taste of these melt-in-your-mouth Easter sugar cookies. They have such nice flavor, you can...


Favorite Sugar Cookies

27 reviews

Making these sweet treats is a family tradition. I hope you love the recipe as much as we do!

Angel Sugar Crisps

25 reviews

Whenever I've taken this sugar crisp recipe to church coffees, I've had women come into the kitchen and request the...


Orange Sugar Cookies

2 reviews

I make these citrusy cookies for parties and special occasions, and we always get to eat the ones that don't...


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...


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Holiday Sugar Cookies

2 reviews

I add a hint of lemon to these delightful Christmas sugar cookies. For make-ahead convenience, freeze the dough up to...


Classic Candy Cane Butter Cookies

4 reviews

To make cookies that look like candy canes, we color half the dough in classic red and twist away. They're...


Cutout Christmas Cookies

3 reviews

These old-fashioned Christmas cookies have been a holiday tradition in my family for many years. It was a joy...