Are you ready to bake up some delicious sugar cookies that will remind you of the ones from Pillsbury? Look no further, because this recipe will guide you through creating perfectly soft and chewy sugar cookies that are great for any occasion. These cookies are a classic treat that everyone loves, and with this recipe, you can easily recreate that signature Pillsbury taste right in your own kitchen.
**Recipe For Sugar Cookies Like Pillsbury**
**Ingredients:**
– 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
– 1 cup granulated sugar
– 2 large eggs
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 3 cups all-purpose flour
– 1 teaspoon baking powder
– 1/2 teaspoon salt
**Instructions:**
1. **Preheat the Oven:** Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. **Cream the Butter and Sugar:** In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. This usually takes about 2-3 minutes with a hand mixer or stand mixer.
3. **Add Eggs and Vanilla:** Once the butter and sugar are well combined, beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Add the vanilla extract and mix until incorporated.
4. **Combine Dry Ingredients:** In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a soft dough forms.
5. **Chill the Dough:** Cover the dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. This will help the dough firm up and make it easier to handle.
6. **Roll and Cut:** Once chilled, roll out the dough on a floured surface to about 1/4 inch thickness. Use cookie cutters to cut out shapes or simply form into small balls for round cookies.
7. **Bake:** Place the cut-out cookies on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 1 inch apart. Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are just beginning to turn golden brown.
8. **Cool and Enjoy:** Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Once cooled, you can enjoy these delicious sugar cookies with a glass of cold milk or a cup of hot cocoa.
These sugar cookies are perfect for Christmas cookie exchanges, birthday parties, or just a sweet treat to enjoy during a cozy evening at home. The soft and chewy texture combined with the classic sugary taste will have everyone reaching for more. So, get your baking tools ready and whip up a batch of these Pillsbury-inspired sugar cookies that are sure to please both kids and adults alike.
