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Unbeatable Homemade Sugar Cookies
These pillowy treats with creamy topping take me back to childhood favorites. I went through so many test batches before getting that signature cloud-like feel and silky smooth topping just right. I think they turn out way tastier than anything from shops now.
Easy Fun for Everyone
What I adore about these treats is how adaptable they are. The mix forms quickly and decorating with various topping colors is a blast. My little girl can't wait to help add fancy touches for special occasions.
Your Ingredients List
We get that dreamy softness by combining cake and all-purpose flour together. You'll grab butter plus shortening unsalted butter sugar eggs and our unique mix of flavor drops. For your topping you want confectioners sugar butter milk and whatever color additions you fancy.
Creating Your Treats
Blend your dry stuff first then whip the butter mixture till it's light and airy. Don't skip cooling the mix in the fridge it really changes how they turn out. While they're in the oven I work on the topping. My secret is adding both vanilla and almond drops which gives that shop-bought taste we crave.
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Great Combinations
These goodies taste wonderful with ice cold milk. For decorating get-togethers I also put out warm chocolate drinks. They always vanish first at community sales and family celebrations.
Handy Hints
Always cool your mix before shaping it makes everything so much simpler. Keep an eye on them while baking you want them tender not golden. Wait till they're totally cool before adding topping you'll thank me later.
Keeping Them Delicious
Store your goodies in sealed boxes and they'll stay tender for ages. I usually prepare spare mix for the freezer it's fantastic when you need quick treats just thaw and cook.
Change Things Up
I often top these with seasonal colors for celebrations. Think green at Christmas pink during February orange around October. You can really go wild with ideas.
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Shape Them Perfectly
Flattening the mix and using shape tools gives you identical treats every time. Picking themed shapes makes them super exciting for special days.
Party Time
Topping parties are my top choice for family fun. I lay out several colored toppings with tiny decorations and everyone gets to show their style. The youngsters particularly enjoy this bit.
Nothing Beats Handmade
After trying these yourself you won't want shop ones again. They're tastier softer and you're sure what's in them. And you can whip them up whenever you feel like having some.
Crowd Pleasers Always
These goodies make everyone happy whenever they appear. That mix of soft base and sweet topping just works so well. They're what I turn to when I need something impressive that nobody can resist.
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Common Questions
- → Why use cake flour?
- Cake flour gives you that signature pillowy feel that makes these cookies so special.
- → Why chill the dough?
- Chilling stops the cookies from flattening out and keeps them nice and thick.
- → Can I freeze these cookies?
- You bet! Just put some parchment between them and they'll last 3 months. The dough freezes great too.
- → Why avoid browning?
- Taking them out before they brown keeps them super soft and gives them that classic pale look.