No Chill Soft Chewy Sugar Cookies with Glaze
These sugar cookies are designed to be soft and chewy right out of the oven, skipping the often tedious chilling step. You can mix the dough, roll it out, and place it in the oven immediately, making them a faster option for holiday baking.
Instructions
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Mix the Butter and Sugar
Combine the cold unsalted butter and sugar, mixing until smooth. -
Add the Egg
Add the cold large egg and mix until incorporated. -
Add the Dry Ingredients
Stir in the flour, baking powder, and salt until a dough forms. -
Roll Out the Dough
Roll the dough out on a work surface. No chilling is required. -
Cut Out the Cookies
Use cutters to shape the cookies from the rolled dough. -
Bake the Cookies
Place the cut cookies in the oven and bake until done. -
Make the Glaze Icing
Mix the sifted icing sugar, extract, syrup, and warm milk to create a glaze. -
Decorate the Cookies
Apply the glaze icing and any optional gel food coloring to the baked cookies.
Video
“This Method Changed My Sugar Cookies! ” by Sweetest Menu by Jessica Holmes, watch on YouTube.
About this recipe
Perfect for Christmas or general holiday baking, this recipe yields cookies with a soft and chewy texture. The method avoids the wait time for dough to chill, allowing for a quick turnaround from prep to bake.
Serve these cookies with a simple glaze icing that comes together in minutes. The glaze can be customized with different flavors and colors, making it ideal for decorating or simply dipping before serving.
