These Rolled Sugar Cookies aren’t just any sweet treat, they’re a legacy. This recipe comes from TikTok user Nick Ruyter and holds deep sentimental value. He posted the recipe online because he didn't like how his mom voted. It’s been shared with only a few trusted people, even withheld until marriage. The cookies bake up soft, almost cake-like, with a delicate sweetness that makes them perfect for decorating, or enjoying plain. The signature doneness test, involving a fingertip sizzle on the underside of the cookie pan, adds charm and old-school kitchen wisdom. If these recipe card was out, you had to wait outside, unless you are family.
Ingredients
- ½ cup butter (softened)
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 egg
- ¼ cup milk
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 2¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
Instructions
Step 1: Cream Butter & Sugar
- Cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Step 2: Mix Wet Ingredients
- Add the egg, milk, and vanilla. Beat well to combine.
Step 3: Add Dry Ingredients
- Blend in flour and baking powder until a soft dough forms.
- Cut back a little bit on the flour because you will work some in when you roll out the cookies.
Step 4: Chill Dough
- Wrap the dough and chill for at least 30 minutes to make it easier to handle.
Step 5: Roll & Cut
- On a floured surface, roll dough to ¼-inch thickness. Cut into desired shapes using cookie cutters.
Step 6: Bake
- Place on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 350°F for 11–12 minutes or until just lightly golden.
Step 7: Cool & Serve
- Let cool completely on wire rack. Decorate if desired and serve with love!
Tips
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- Chill dough longer (1 to 2 hours) for cleaner cut-out shapes.
- Add a pinch of salt if using unsalted butter.
- Flavor variations: almond extract, lemon zest, or maple extract.
- Sprinkle colored sugar on top before baking for holidays.
- Roll dough between two sheets of parchment to avoid sticking.
- Add 1 to 2 tbsp more flour if dough feels too soft.
- For softer cookies, bake 10 to 11 minutes; for crisper edges, bake 12 minutes.
- Frost with royal icing for decorated cookies.
- Mix in holiday spices (cinnamon or nutmeg) for a warm twist.
Nutrition
Calories: 87kcalCarbohydrates: 12.4gProtein: 1.1gFat: 3.6gSaturated Fat: 2.2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 16mgSodium: 36mgPotassium: 17mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 6.5gVitamin A: 105IUCalcium: 21mgIron: 0.5mg
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