Vanilla sugar cookies are a classic treat loved for their simplicity and delicious flavor. These cookies are made with basic ingredients like flour, butter, sugar, and vanilla extract, resulting in a sweet and buttery cookie with a hint of vanilla. They're perfect for any occasion and can be decorated with icing, sprinkles, or enjoyed plain.
04Wet to dry - Next, add the flour mixture. Combine well, but do not over-mix at this time.
05Chill - Transfer the dough onto a work surface and divide the dough into two discs. Wrap each in plastic wrap and chill in the fridge until firm enough to roll About 30 minutes to an hour at least.
06Roll - Once the dough is chilled, roll the dough on a lightly floured surface evenly. Pro tip - I roll my cookies to about 1/4-inch or 6 mm thickness using a rolling pin with spacers. Read - 10 Tips - how to roll and cut sugar cookies
07Cut - Using your favorite cookie cutter cut out desired shaped cookies and place them on a cookie sheet one inch apart. I've used some 3-inch round and square cookie cutters for these cookies.
08Oven - Preheat the oven to 350°F/ 177°C/ Gas Mark 4
09Bake - Transfer the chilled cookies to the oven and bake on the middle rack for about 8 to 10 minutes, depending on the thickness of the cookies.
10Cool - When baked, let cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely. Then transfer to an airtight container.