April 26, 2024

Holiday Sugar Cookies

Name: Holiday Sugar Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 85 min
Yield: 42
Ingredients: 1 3/4 cups (283 g) all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 g) baking soda; 1/4 teaspoon (1.25 g) salt; 1/2 cup (64 g) Earth Balance® Vegan Cooking & Baking Stick, softened; 1 cup (201 g) granulated sugar, divided; 2 teaspoons (10 g) grated orange peel; 1 teaspoon (5 mL) vanilla extract; 1 large egg; PAM® Baking Non-Stick Cooking Spray; Candied sugars or colored sprinkles, optional

15

Prep Time Minutes
85
Total Time Minutes
10
Number of Ingredients
42
Servings

Tags:

Dessert,
PAM,
Holiday & Seasonal,
Christmas/Holiday Season,
Oven,
Over 45 min,
Thanksgiving

Ingredients

1 3/4 cups (283 g) all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon (2.5 g) baking soda
1/4 teaspoon (1.25 g) salt
1/2 cup (64 g) Earth Balance® Vegan Cooking & Baking Stick, softened
1 cup (201 g) granulated sugar, divided
2 teaspoons (10 g) grated orange peel
1 teaspoon (5 mL) vanilla extract
1 large egg
PAM® Baking Non-Stick Cooking Spray
Candied sugars or colored sprinkles, optional

Directions

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Step one

Combine flour, baking soda and salt in medium bowl; set aside. Beat Earth Balance® and 3/4 cup (150 g) of the granulated sugar in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy. Add orange peel and vanilla; mix well. Blend in egg; beat 1 minute. Gradually add flour mixture, beating on low speed after each addition until well blended. Wrap tightly in plastic wrap. Refrigerate 1 hour, or until chilled.
Step two

Preheat oven to 375°F (190oC). Spray baking sheets with cooking spray; set aside. Roll out dough to 1/4-inch (0.6 cm) thickness on lightly floured surface. Cut into desired shapes, using assorted 3-inch cookie cutters. Sprinkle with the remaining 1/4 cup (50 g) granulated sugar. Place 2 inches (5 cm) apart on prepared baking sheets. Sprinkle with candied sugars, if desired.
Step three

Bake 6 to 8 minutes, or until lightly browned. Remove from baking sheets to wire racks. Cool completely. Store in airtight container at room temperature.

Tips

Royal Icing Recipe - 2 tablespoons (16 g) meringue powder, 1/4 cup (60 mL) warm water and 3 cups confectioners’ sugar. Mix meringue powder and water until powder dissolves; add sugar. Tint with food coloring to your desired color. Refrigerated in air-tight container for up to 2 weeks