Sugar Cookies

Sugar cookies are popular cookies typically made with sugar, salt, vanilla, milk, eggs, flour, vinegar and milk. They can also be flavored and decorated with icing and sprinkles.

Fast Facts

1. Originated in Medieval Arabia
2. Americanized in PA|Nazareth area of Pennsylvania during the 1700s
3. Official cookie of the state of Pennsylvania
4. Dough must be chilled before baking
5. Often cut into shapes
6. Baked crisp or soft

More on Sugar Cookies

The sugar cookie came about during the middle of the 18th century in the PA|Nazareth area of the state of Pennsylvania. The sugar cookie was named the official cookie of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania on September 5, 2001.

While other cookies are baked in a circle, sugar cookies can be rolled out and cut into shapes using cookie cutters. They can also be decorated with various icing and sprinkle combinations. Sugar cookies are baked until they form crisp edges, but some people prefer a soft and chewy texture. This is achieved by baking the cookies for less time.

Vanilla Bean Sugar Cookie Ingredients

• 3/4 stick unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons cold vegetable shortening
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 vanilla beans
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

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