The Best Sugar Cookies to Decorate with Royal Icing (No Spread!!)

[@kathryndeyoung7773]

This is my first attempt at sugar cookies with royal icing - I've yet to do the icing but the cookies are the best. I learned about butter emulsion flavor for the first time in my 74 years. We're never too old to learn new things.

[@LittleCookieCo]

I'm so happy you love them and you're so right, we never stop learning!!! Let me know how your cookies turn out after decorating, I'm sure they'll will be just amazing 🥰

[@Alyssafiggy999]

This recipe is gold!!!! Thank you so much for having it on here 😭 I’m a beginner and tried this… goodness!!! My cookies are beautiful and yummy!

[@LittleCookieCo]

Yay! I'm so glad you love it ❤️

[@lindamonzel3286]

Oh my gosh! This recipe makes the best tasting cookie! Beats any recipe I have tried before and no spread. Win, win. Now I need to work on my decorating...I need A LOT more practice.

[@lynb2039]

You just changed my life - THANK YOU FOR SHARING THE *DETAILS* - YOU'RE VERY GENEROUS FOR SHARING, WHAT I'M SURE, HAS BEEN YEARS OF EXPERIENCE!

[@LittleCookieCo]

You're very welcome! If I can save a few people some of the learning struggles, then I'm happy ♥️♥️

[@paulacolbert4480]

I'm so obsessed with all your tutorials! I've been a butter cream decorator for 30+ years and always wanted to expand to include royal icing, but the few times I played around with it were complete disasters. Thank you for sharing both your cookie and icing recipe. I can't wait to start this next decorating journey! Keep those videos coming!

[@LittleCookieCo]

Thank you so much 🥰🥰 its a whole new world with royal icing and its amazing at all the things you can do with it! But yes it's a but tricky at first (although it looks so easy when someone else is doing it)! But I hope you give it another try!!

[@olimpiarodriguez6217]

No logro encontrar la receta

[@anakarinagonzalez2618]

@@olimpiarodriguez6217 estamos igual

[@LittleCookieCo]

Aqui esta www.lilaloa.com/2013/02/vanilla-20-sugar-cookie-recipe.html?m=1

[@LittleCookieCo]

Aqui esta www.lilaloa.com/2013/02/vanilla-20-sugar-cookie-recipe.html?m=1

[@Freedom27401]

Thanks! I’ve watched a few of your videos. I truly feel I’ve benefited! I’ve been baking since 1978. My aunt was a cake decorator, so I learned a little from her. But I’ve always wanted to decorate sugar cookies like she did, though I never had the opportunity to watch her. Thanks for your tutorials and all the time and effort you have invested!

[@LittleCookieCo]

Thank you so much, it's very much appreciated 🥰🥰 and I'm sure your aunt would be proud of your cookies today!

[@figolivescheese]

thank you for your channel. You break everything down so other's can do it. I've been baking for 45 years and I am very grateful that you shared this recipe. It's my new go-to.

[@LittleCookieCo]

Thank you so much!! So glad you enjoyed the video. I can't take credit for the recipe as that's all Lilaloa but love sharing it with people cause it's such a great recipe!

[@thereseupperman]

I like my sugar cookies to have an orange or lemon flavor. can i add this flavoring?

[@LittleCookieCo]

Yes you definitely can! You can add some lemon or orange rind and a maybe some lemon or orange flavoring!

[@sherryssweetsensationz2623]

My cookies just finished baking and they came out AMAZING. Thank you. I pray I can decorate them 😩. They’re for my grandchildren for the holiday.

[@LittleCookieCo]

Yay! I'm so happy they came out well! You'll do great at decorating and your grandchildren will love them 🥰

[@JudiChristopher]

"YOU GO GIRL" You got this!!!

[@cher8644]

After a bunch of frustration, success at last ! This cookie recipe works perfectly and the royal icing is also excellent. Everyone has a mission in life, and yours is stamping out ugly, nasty tasting cookies. Thank you.

[@LittleCookieCo]

Thank you 😆😄 I really appreciate that and glad you found something that works 🥰🥰

[@olimpiarodriguez6217]

No logro encontrar la receta de las galletas 😢

[@olimpiarodriguez6217]

No logro encontrar la receta de las galletas 😢

[@jamiescoggin3982]

Me either

[@CarolynNethercutt]

I made this cookie recipe today and love the flavor and how the cookies keep there shape! Love the brown sugar so much!

[@fuddnugget5998]

Hi, I've just found you and I wanted to say what a pleasure it is to watch you. I like that you're behind the camera, it's a lovely change. I'm also thrilled you are not afraid to say you use other peoples recipes, with credit given. I'm excited to try your sugar cookies, I'm a complete beginner when it comes to these cookies so I'm very excited. If it goes wrong, i'll just try again. I look forward to seeing more of your videos and wish you the very best.

[@LittleCookieCo]

Thank you so very much for you kind words. You've made my day with this comment 🥰 and you have the right attitude so I know you'll be successful!! I still have days where everything goes wrong even though I've done it a million times. But when you do get it right, you feel a great sense of accomplishment 😊 thank you so much for watching and I also wish you the very best in your baking journey!

[@deejo2]

As soon as I saw you use brown sugar I knew this is the recipe for me. I also love how thoroughly you described the dough in each step. I can't wait to try this. 😊

[@LittleCookieCo]

Brown sugar is the only way to make cookies 😁 its such a great recipe!

[@LoribBradley]

Dee Not only brown sugar but dark brown,OMG so good.

[@LittleCookieCo]

Yes!!!

[@nadinekore6308]

I've used for 1 cup butter (225g) 3/4 cup brown sugar and 1/4 cup white sugar, 2 eggs, then only 2 and 1/2 cups flour and it was perfection! My favorite cookie ever! I flatten my dough while it's still room temp, and put it in the fridge/freezer flat for about 15 or 30 min... Then good to go! Brown sugar is a great idea! Thanks!

[@LittleCookieCo]

🥰🥰🥰

[@normari_gutierrez3535]

Hi! I’m new to this and this seemed like a pretty simple measurement and recipe so is that all you ended up using?

[@nadinekore6308]

@@normari_gutierrez3535 So I've tried and retried and I've found the perfect recipe... (for me!) I use the following: 1 cup of butter (2 sticks) 1 cup of sugar (you can divide the sugar the way you want, brown & dark brown taste caramelised, while white only adds sweetness which is also delicious if you like sweet things, you can add tastes to your icing later on. So you can do half and half or 2/3 and a 1/3 or divide between the 3 sugars) 1 egg + salt (I add my salt to my egg or on my egg to avoid that raw egg taste) 1 tsp vanilla 1 tsp baking soda 1 tsp baking powder (all 3 can be added to the egg & mixed to it before pouring) 3 cups of flour (To me that's the prfect amount. The cookies cook perfectly, the dough is not greasy - I would go up to 3/4 cup but not more. I don't like cakey flourey stuff 😂)

[@normari_gutierrez3535]

@@nadinekore6308 perfect! I will definitely use this to try it out, also do you add royal icing on top of the cookie? Or a different type of icing and if so what ingredients 😂. Hahah sorry for all the questions

[@nadinekore6308]

​@@normari_gutierrez3535 Little Cookie had me try Meringue powder which is a substitute for egg whites... And it's amazing. Her recipe is on her channel, it's something like 2 cups of powdered sugar + 1 tbsp meringue powder + 1 tsp vanilla + food coloring of your choice 1 tsp + 1 to 3 tbsp water ... I prefer to cover my cookies with buttercream - which is the most delicious thing I've ever tasted 😂Butter 1 stick + 2 cups powdered sugar + 2 tbsp milk + vanille or other This one is not great for decorating, it's more of a frosting.

[@BeautyLifewithLC]

By far the bessst explained step by step tutorial for newbies on baking sugar cookies!! I feel confident to try again as you answer little things here and there that came up when I baked

[@LittleCookieCo]

That makes me so very happy to hear! I'm so happy you will give it a try again 😊 thank you for your sweet comment!

[@Sitka24ful]

Just made these and they are delicious! So easy and you don’t necessarily need a cake stand I just used an egg beater (cake mixer) my kids loved them

[@LittleCookieCo]

So happy to hear that and happy you made them ❤❤

[@almagarcia1053]

Nothing

[@joeharrison7942]

Amazing job at making the video... Recommendation: cut the baking powder to 3/4 instead of a full teaspoon, you will still get the rise. The longer the powder sits in the dough the more likely you will get bubbles in the last few cookies. Also, you can cut back on the flour, and make sure you refrigerate the dough for at least 1 hour (2 hours preferred) before rolling out. You want that butter to chill really well! This will make the cookies not spread without the extra flour. The amount of flour makes the difference between a cracker texture cookie and a good soft buttery cookie without loosing the shape. Love your personal tweaks... the brown sugar can make all the difference, and the butter flavor is great for cookies along with many other deserts and pie crusts ❤️! Again amazing job at making the video!

[@LittleCookieCo]

Thank you so much for your recommendations ❤ I'll have to give it a try!

[@Hi-sh5ov]

Joe Harrison Thank you on the tips!

[@shalontehernandez6752]

What do you recommend to cut the flour back to?

[@luisastorms7016]

Hello. I have brown sugar instead dark brown sugar do you believe it’s ok using brown?

[@LittleCookieCo]

Yes it will work! I've made it with golden sugar which is the lighter brown sugar we have here without any issues!

[@JediTim28]

So glad I found your channel. I’m looking to make cookies with our 10 year old daughter. This recipe and with the Royal Icing are perfect. I appreciate what you are doing.

[@LittleCookieCo]

Thank you so much! And how wonderful that you will bake with her, I have some of my best memories baking and cooking with my mom (and still do it with her)!

[@alismaure1892]

Made cookies today using this EXACT recipe, and it was sooooo good. I used butter vanilla extract , and OMGGG. Thank you!!!

[@LittleCookieCo]

Yay!!! I love to hear that 🥰🥰

[@olimpiarodriguez6217]

No logro encontrar la receta de las galletas 😢

[@ohmskittykitty]

I substitute 2 tablespoons of the flour with corn starch. I also add a tablespoon of crisco and mix it with the butter. The cookies melt in your mouth and yet strong enough to handle and decorate.

[@LittleCookieCo]

Amazing!! I've heard corn starch helps to soften cookies but never tried it! I'll have to try it one day 🥰

[@gwenleonard57]

Thanks for the tip Laura. Do you use butter flavored Crisco or regular Crisco?

[@ohmskittykitty]

@@gwenleonard57 regular flavored crisco. Hope you like them after trying those add ons.

[@normari_gutierrez3535]

Hiii how do you substitute like do you just add 2 table spoons of cornstarch to your flour? Kinda confused

[@ohmskittykitty]

@@normari_gutierrez3535 I put 2 tablespoons of flour in my measuring cup and then spoon flour on top of that to equal 1 cup.

[@gladysprentice9637]

I love your videos, not to many people explain what they do like you do. Thank you

[@LittleCookieCo]

Thank you so much ❤️❤️

[@stephaniemoreno5637]

I’m a baker (only cakes) and I have a huge respect for cookie decorators, they asked me to make some graduation cookies and I’m terrified, but I’ve always wanted to try and see how it goes… your videos are inspiring me and are so helpful!

[@LittleCookieCo]

Thank you so much!! I have much respect for cake decorators as well. I love making them but I'm far from being good at it. I'm sure you will do great on your cookies, take your time and just have fun with them 😁

[@malindadenlinger882]

Have you tried some cookies yet? It is nice to make them available to your cake customers:) that way you can up your income and they match the cake too

[@willieka1]

I never subscribe to anyone, but I'm going to subscribe to you. I am astonished at how you answer nearly every question in the comments. I feel like I have all the info I need to be successful! I'm trying these cookies! Thank you.

[@LittleCookieCo]

Thank you so very much, I feel so honored that you have subscribed 🥰 I try to answer all the questions or comments (I know sometimes I miss some because it just happens) but I hate to leave poeple hanging if they don't know something cause I was once in their shoes.

[@cristallynette]

Thank you so much for this. I do cakes but never tried my hands with cookies and I decided to bake some for a family member’s baby shower tomorrow and this recipe and the icing is extremely helpful!

[@LittleCookieCo]

That's so nice of you to make some cookies!! I love this recipe, its amazing!!

[@jenrebjoe]

I tried your recipe yesterday and it was absolutely delicious!!! My kids and I have been trying for years to get a great tasting sugar cookie, and this is it! I did your additions and it was great! Thank You!!!❤😊

[@LittleCookieCo]

I'm so happy to hear that! I can't take credit for the original recipe but I'm so glad I can share it as it's such an awesome recipe 🥰🥰 glad you loved the additions too!

[@olimpiarodriguez6217]

No logro encontrar la receta de las galletas 😢

[@samanthabassett1741]

Thanks!

[@LittleCookieCo]

Thank you so much, it is much appreciated!!!

[@christinehatfield3085]

I’ve been using your recipe and have received very favorable reviews. Thank you so much for being so generous with your knowledge.

[@LittleCookieCo]

Thank you so much 🥰 happy to hear that although I can't take credit for the recipe, that's all thanks to Lila Lola ♥️

[@christinehatfield3085]

@@LittleCookieCo yes, but you are so generous with all your videos! I unwind each night watching your technique! Thank you

[@LittleCookieCo]

I really appreciate your kind words thank you so much!!

[@conniemassey3892]

Made and baked these. The recipe, as instructed, made beautiful dough to roll, cut, and bake. The taste was buttery with a hint of almond. This is my new favorite cookie....thank you!

[@LittleCookieCo]

Yay!!! So happy to hear that ❤️

[@kathleeninkansas1770]

I appreciate that you are interested in having them taste as good as they look. Using brown sugar and butter flavor sounds like a great flavor enhancement.

[@LittleCookieCo]

Thank you!! At the end of the day all of these nice cookies want to be eaten so taste is super important for me too,a

[@janetdixon6352]

that tip for smoothing out the bubbles - genius! thank you.

[@LittleCookieCo]

You're welcome!!!!

[@tinkertoot6361]

This is an awesome recipe! Turned out great. Easiest I’ve done. Your presentation was very clear!

[@LittleCookieCo]

Its such a great recipe!! And thank you!!

[@chinaebony9839]

I just made these tonight for my secret pal! They taste good and I have some left over. She's going to love them because I colored the dough a light pink. Thanks for the help. First time ever making sugar cookies from scratch.

[@LittleCookieCo]

Yay! Glad you like them!

[@delduerr4101]

I've watched this video for the sugar cookie. Where is the recipe, can't seem to find it.

[@LittleCookieCo]

It's just under the video in the description, you usually have to expand it with the little arrow (and sometimes on the iPad it shows on the right of the video)

[@ndrunningriver]

Going through all your videos, and just made these cookies with your recipe and substitutions for my daughters party this weekend! They turned out beautiful so far! Thanks for all the informative and clear tutorials!

[@LittleCookieCo]

Yay! That's awesome 🥰 I'm so happy to hear that ❤

[@MonasCookieandMore]

@@LittleCookieCo I didn’t see the amount for the butter and sugar. Can I please get that

[@LittleCookieCo]

Here's the link to the recipe www.lilaloa.com/2013/02/vanilla-20-sugar-cookie-recipe.html?m=1

[@miraispro]

Thx for the tips! I’m 14 and I just made this cookies for Valentine’s Day and they are delicious!

[@LittleCookieCo]

Yay, that's amazing!!!

[@SarahGraceCookieCo]

I’ve heard this recipe is so good! Yours look beautiful as always!

[@LittleCookieCo]

Thank you so much!! I have had lots of compliments on the cookies so must be good 😁

[@vickibock-ledbetter1965]

Do these still have a soft bite ?

[@LittleCookieCo]

They aren't soft like a lofthouse cookie or melt in your mouth, but they're not crispy either (unless you make them really thin and bake them crispy). You can always bake a minute or 2 less to keep them softer inside, but I prefer the taste when the edges are golden brown. Its hard to describe but I'd say in between soft and hard.

[@redribbonredribbon2430]

I love the idea of brown sugar as well as white, definitely would add depth to flavour. I’m going to make these for my daughters birthday this week!!

[@LittleCookieCo]

Yay!! She's one lucky girl 🥰

[@redribbonredribbon2430]

So, I made these cookies and decorated with royal icing. The cookie itself absolutely delicious and turned out perfect. Do you have Instagram? I post my bakes there, I can tag you 😊. Thanks again for such a wonderfully explained recipe which I have noted in my book. Yes, I prefer to write my recipes down I love still in my book 😂

[@LittleCookieCo]

So glad they turned out for you ♥️♥️ my instagram is @littlecookie_co , id love to se them! And I agree sometimes its nice tonhave it all written down hehe

[@dreaazn79]

Omg I found the best sugar cookie recipe!! I made the cookies and they came out perfect, shaped perfectly, no spread and they tasted good. I tried so many recipes and I didn’t get good cookies like I did with one, now this recipe is going to be my go to recipe. Thank you for sharing your recipe ❤️❤️❤️

[@LittleCookieCo]

Yay!!! I'm so happy you loved it 🥰🥰 thanks for the awesome feedback!!

[@olimpiarodriguez6217]

No logro encontrar la receta de las galletas 😢 me la compartes ?

[@simplynative_beauty2151]

Ok I’m trying your recipe instead of my mother’s. I think this recipe will have the best flavor. I can’t wait to roll out these cookies!!

[@LittleCookieCo]

Oh don't tell your mom 🙈🙈 but I hope it went well!!

[@simplynative_beauty2151]

@@LittleCookieColol I didn’t tell her… but they were amazing and the royal icing was delish. I used your recipe for that as well. I’m making another batch today!

[@overstuffedghosty]

I love watching your decorating shorts/reels! Thank you for this! I honestly don’t care for that underbaked flavor of the lighter cookies. These sound delicious and would make epic snickerdoodle cookies too!

[@LittleCookieCo]

Thank you so much!!! And yes, snickerdoodle would be amazing with these, not sure why I never thought that!! And I find browned bottoms are so much more flavour but I think poeple are scared to brown them now cause pale cookies are in 🤷‍♀️

[@cindahoneycutt9282]

Oh I would love to know the steps to make snickerdoodle.

[@ConniePeters-w3j]

This might be 3 years old...but I love it !! I've learned so much. 😊😊❤ Thank you so much. Hoping your still making cookies and decorating.

[@LittleCookieCo]

I sure am!! Just taking a bit of a summer break. And so glad you love the video ♥️♥️

[@aimehubp2157]

Just dicovered your channel and i LOVE IT i tried the recipe and it was an absolute win! Lots of love from Mexico

[@LittleCookieCo]

That makes me so happy to hear 🥰🥰 saludos desde Canada ❤❤❤

[@sherryannkoylass5093]

@@LittleCookieCo I am making this atm put the 3 and 1/2 flour then the 1/2 extra flour and it is still soft plz help me do I just keep adding more flour or throw it out cause I don't want it to floury

[@LittleCookieCo]

Add another half cup of flour, or you can cover your dough and let it sit a bit, it may get less soft as is sits. If your butter was too soft or its really warm and humid it may take more flour. Try that, cover the dough and then in 30 minutes try rolling and putting in the fridge before you bake and it should work!

[@sherryannkoylass5093]

@@LittleCookieCo thank u sooo much it worked and I came out perfect

[@LittleCookieCo]

Yay! So happy it worked for you 🥰🥰🥰

[@beverlyrivett7447]

i made the cookies using 3/4 tsp of baking powder and dark brown sugar, I cooked one batch for 7 min they were light in colour, the 2 + batched i cooked 2 min longer until they were darker in colour, i much preferred the taste of the darker cookie, what a difference. This is my new sugar cookie recipe, amazing taste texture and no spread!!

[@LittleCookieCo]

Yay!! Yes, I'm glad you baked them longer, it really does taste so much better! 😁😁

[@heyneen20]

Excellent recipe. I’m not really a sugar cookie fan but these were delish! Thank you!

[@LittleCookieCo]

Thank you!! Not my original recipe but I agree its amazing!

[@olimpiarodriguez6217]

No logro encontrar la receta de las galletas 😢

[@olimpiarodriguez6217]

No logro encontrar la receta de las galletas 😢

[@deniswalker77]

i tried this recipe tonight so my kids and nieces can decorate them tomorrow (which is a tradition we do every year, while painting some sort of Christmas ornament we buy from the dollar tree that is just that fake wood). the Kids love the way this taste (not too sweet) without the royal icing. Thank you for this wonderful recipe.

[@LittleCookieCo]

I'm so happy you love it! And how fun for the kids, they're lucky to have such a wonderful tradition 🥰🥰

[@katieinglin3572]

Thank you so much for sharing your skills and not keeping them secret to staff off the competition. I’m also Canadian. I just bought an e guide on all the supplies and things I need to start from scratch. I can’t wait to bake and decorate my first set of cookies !!

[@LittleCookieCo]

You're very welcome! Yay!!! So exciting!! I hope my videos help and just remember to have fun!

[@shellyroningen7380]

You do such a great job of explaining your step by step process. I am excited to try out your recipes and try decorating!

[@LittleCookieCo]

Yay! Thank you so much 🥰❤️

[@marialeyva3645]

Thank you so much❤

[@crazibeautiiful]

Just found your channel. Thank you SO MUCH. All I can think about is baking and decorating cookies all day now 😂 I’m finding any reason to make some! I think football season cookies will be next lol

[@LittleCookieCo]

Yay!! Welcome to the cookie obsession... it doesn't get any better 🤣 all you think about every waking hour is cookies haha

[@madisonsherrie7793]

@crazibeautiful Same here!

[@LittleCookieCo]

🤣🤣 welcome to the club as well!!!

[@joyelleforjesus]

@@LittleCookieCo I felt like you said this already, but I’ve gone back and can’t find where you might have said it--do you chill your dough before cutting it? If so, how long?

[@LittleCookieCo]

I chill it after I cut it! So I roll, cut the shapes and stick them in the fridge. Then I'll roll and cut the next one and then start the 3rd and usually put the 1st in the oven. Seems to work well, they don't need too long maybe 10/15 minutes minimum! As long as the dough feels chilled!

[@CS-gh7mg]

Thank you so very much for being so detail to the max. I am a new grandmother to a beautiful baby girl and I am trying to learn so I can bake little cookies for her. TY.

[@LittleCookieCo]

Congratulations on being a grandmother 🥰🥰 how exciting! I'm sure she will be so happy to have amazing cookies for all her special moments!

[@ALYG139]

Ive love this recipe ive tried it several times and i get great results every time ive even tried it with mini choc chips and they were amazing

[@LittleCookieCo]

I always tell myself I want to put chocolate chips in them but always forget too haha. I bet it tastes even better like that!

[@ozlemkalabalkoglu3651]

Hi, Could you share this recipe in writing, please?

[@LittleCookieCo]

There is a link below, in the description of the video where you can find the recipe. It's not my original recipe and so I dont want to take anything away from the original creator!

[@ozlemkalabalkoglu3651]

@@LittleCookieCo thank you very much🤗🤗

[@susanmitchell3572]

I have used your recipe for about one year now and it is my favorite so thank you so much for sharing♥️

[@LittleCookieCo]

Thank you!!

[@anitadidak5504]

Amazing!!! Making these as soon as exams are done!!

[@LittleCookieCo]

Yay!!! Good luck on your exams 🥰🥰

[@swara9091]

Me too

[@itsme7679]

R exams done?

[@cristinatodos1833]

Thank you for sharing this recipe! It's truly the best recipe out there! They turn out delicious, soft but do not spread. I highly recommend this recipe! Thank you again for sharing it.

[@LittleCookieCo]

So glad they worked out well for!!! Thanks!

[@rockstarcrorockstarcro253]

Honestly, you're videos inspired me to start baking! My cookies don't look as good as yours (yet), but I am getting there! Thank you for the step to step videos!!! Really helps compared to those videos that rush through the process.

[@LittleCookieCo]

I'm so happy to hear, thank you for watching!! It just takes some practice and once you get the hang of things, you'll be amazed how good you'll become! ❤

[@wandahernandez9946]

I was looking for a cookie recipe, I found your channel,and tried the recipe. I love it, easy to follow,no before refrigeration and they taste great.Thanks

[@LittleCookieCo]

Awesome so glad you tried them!!

[@chandrawong449]

I made these cookies today. I was hesitant because of the unspecified amount of flour. Yes, you can add all the flour you want to get cookies that won't spread, but they will be dense and dry. I started with 3.5 c of flour like the original recipe calls for. The dough was the consistency I use for my large chocolate chip cookies and they spread some. So I added the cornstarch and a bit of flour for a little over 4 cups of flour/starch and gave it a go. I was presently surprised. I made rectangular cookies and hearts the straight sides. The rectangles were rolled too thickly (obvs my fault) but kept their shape quite well - a slight amount of bulge but no real spread. The hearts were closer to 1/4 in. but rerolled a few times so I thought they'd the terrible. They are crisp and clean. They might be more tough because of the rerolling - but the cornstarch should help that. Because of the extra sugar (compared to other recipes and that brown sugar is sweeter than white sugar), these are pretty sweet by themselves. They are very like a chocolate chip cookie base that needs dark chocolate to balance them out. Once I add the royal icing, I fear the real problem with these cookies will be that they're too sweet. But we'll see once they are decorated and consumed. I did chill the dough for a few hours before I rolled them out and then for the amount of time it took to roll out the second half (10 - 15 min). The bake time was longer because they were thick AND chilled. Closer to 15 minutes for my 2x3 in rectangle. Thanks for posting this :)

[@LittleCookieCo]

It sounds like they worked great for you!! I love how everyone has their own unique spin on them!

[@domenicomonteleone3055]

​@@LittleCookieCoiam happy that I follow you 💯 # YSW 😊😊😊😊😊

[@lucicp2]

I simply love this recipe and all the alterations that have made makes the most sense. So delicious! Do you recommend any other cookie recipe to try? chocolate or cookie dough? I really appreciate all your tips!

[@mariarugolo2487]

I'm really looking forward to trying this recipe. Thank you for all of the helpful tips and tricks. I've never made a cookie to decorate so I'm hoping you'll have a "how-to" for that too. Thanks so much!

[@LittleCookieCo]

It is on the list to make!! Thank you for watching ❤

[@debtink5756]

I have just made this recipe and I love it thank you so much ❤love from Australia 🇦🇺

[@LittleCookieCo]

So happy you love it!!!

[@cxg7381]

I am anxious to try your dough recipe. It looks wonderful, and the consistency looks great. Thank you for sharing your tips for a non-spreadable cookie💕👍

[@LittleCookieCo]

Thank you so much! Not my original recipe but one I love and use all the time for my cookies!

[@ladykathrynperry9094]

I am a new channel member! I am delighted with your perfect cookies.

[@LittleCookieCo]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@astridv5972]

I made this cookies today. They are great! Thank you so much. I am from Argentina and i usually bake for friends and family. You gave me a lot of valuable tips. Thank you again!!! Merry Xmas to all of you. Stay safe.

[@LittleCookieCo]

Yay! I'm so happy you like them!! I visited Argentina once, only got to see Buenos Aires and Tigre but can't wait to go back one day to see more places! Es un pais muy hermoso 🥰 Merry Christmas and wish you all the best ❤

[@jckansas6698]

I tested 4 different recipes and the original recipe vanilla 2.0 was the best for flavor but also for flavor and it took imprint and had almost no spread and will be my sugar cookie recipe. Thank you!

[@LittleCookieCo]

It's the best isn't it!!! The brown sugar makes all the difference I think!

[@FloriF]

Absolutely amazing recipe!!! I just tried it yesterday and the cookies came out exactly as I was expecting. Thank you so so much!! Now I have to decorate them :D

[@LittleCookieCo]

Yay!! So happy to hear that!! Now comes the fun part 😁😁

[@olimpiarodriguez6217]

No logro encontrar la receta de las galletas 😢

[@FloriF]

@@olimpiarodriguez6217 esta en un link en la descripcion del video.

[@seidysagastume1384]

Best cookie recipe ever!!! I have tried so many recipes and got frustrated because none of them worked. I just tried this one and omg the cookies are perfect in shape and flavor. Thank you, thank you, thank you!! ❤️

[@LittleCookieCo]

Oh I'm so happy you hear that!! It is an amazing recipes and it works so well!!! 🥰🥰

[@lynnestpierre4928]

Your cookies are exactly the way I always want mine to turn out and never do. Thank you so much for this tutorial. I’m hoping for better Christmas cookies this year thanks to you. 👍🏼🙃

[@LittleCookieCo]

I hope they turn out just perfect for you!! Wishing you all the best 🥰🥰

[@gladysprentice9637]

Hello, today I made these cookies, and I really like the taste and how they turned out. Thank you

[@Kristinrose39]

Making these on Saturday! Going to attempt to actually make pretty cookies for a change lol

[@LittleCookieCo]

Yay!!! So happy to hear that!! Have fun and let me know how it goes!

[@sherryssweetsensationz2623]

You’re right the dark pans had them golden brown on the bottom and edges. I’m so excited

[@LittleCookieCo]

Woo hoo!! It gives it such a nice flavour 😁

[@HomeCookingJourney]

Your cookies look perfect!

[@LittleCookieCo]

Thank you!!

[@jillpowell7458]

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[@AngelicaSantos-hb4kd]

I'm so excited to use all your tips and tricks! All I have been doing is watching all your videos!

[@LittleCookieCo]

Aww thank you so much 🥰🥰

[@ProudPlagueRat]

This is my favorite sugar cookie recipe! I use Loranns Butter Vanilla emulsion (all I can find in my area) and double the amount. Once the cookies are baked and decorated, I find the flavor really develops and the cookies soften a little if I place parchment paper between them and freeze them at least over night then let them come back to room temperature.

[@LittleCookieCo]

Yay!!! The flavour is awesome, and like you said it develops and just goes so nicely with the icing! And so many people say (including myself) that freezing the cookies tastes even better!!

[@rosehanks2843]

Hello! I can only find butter vanilla as well. When you say you doubled it...did you still put vanilla in it or...?

[@ProudPlagueRat]

@@rosehanks2843 I don't add in the regular vanilla extract, just use the butter vanilla emulsion in place of the butter emulsion and vanilla extract, that's why I double it (I also just love the taste)

[@adria89]

Thanks for that suggestion 😊

[@alejandrogonzalez-xl8id]

@@adria89 that’s all I can find too 😭 did you try it ?

[@raeboyd5596]

Ok, im gonna try these. My family loves my sugar cookies and i use confectioners sugar and almond oil and bs to achieve the browness/ crispness on bottom with a soft lofty cookie. Its a recipe out of Tasts of Home magazine, an old issue of early 90s. Its the only one ive used since the family raves over them. But i trust you that these are delicious. Since its the almond oil, i think ill make these and go half and half vanilla and almond. I too love them lofty and just a bit golden sides and bottom. Thankyou for sharing! They have got to be good with brown sugar in them! You are basically combining a snickerdoodle, with the eggs and combination of sugars, less the cream of tarter, and a traditional sugar cookie! What a pleasure watching you! I love the little science of food tips.

[@LittleCookieCo]

It might not rival your trusted recipe, but I think these with icing are just perfect, not too sweet and sturdy enough to decorate and handle without worrying they'll break 😁 let me know what you think!!

[@raeboyd5596]

@@LittleCookieCo im going to make them this weekend at my sons house as ive been asked to do some for halloween this year. My daughter is trying to perfect her royal icing skills so ill bake and let them decorate!

[@LittleCookieCo]

Aww that's awesome! You're a great mom!! I just posted a couple of Halloween tutorials last week if she needs any guidance!

[@lorrainediaz7430]

Thanks so much! Very happy with taste of these cookies. Made unicorn cookies for granddaughters birthday favors, they kept well, no problem with spread, very nice. I self taught on lots of royal icing videos and did pretty well, but not expert! Now my problem is all the grandkids want them!!! Lori

[@LittleCookieCo]

Yay! So happy it worked out well for you! And im sure your grandkids will be expecting them every birthday and special occasion from now on 🤣 but the smiles on their faces are so worth it I'm sure ♥️

[@kennedyvyce2317]

These worked 100% the way you said they would and are delicious! Thank you so much!!!

[@LittleCookieCo]

Yay!! I'm so happy to hear that! So happy you gave them a try!

[@katherinegeorge2400]

Thank you! I love brown sugar in cookies.

[@LittleCookieCo]

Me too!! You can't beat it 😊

[@MarleneVenter-oz4pl]

Hi. Thank you for your detailed tutorials. I roll out on thick plastic (the ones that you use to cover school books). I find that they move less and there is no problems with creasing. If the dough sticks to the plastic after I've rolled out a few times, I just spread a little baking margarine over the plastic.

[@LittleCookieCo]

Oh I never thought of that, what a great tip!!

[@CakeMinutes]

Amazing!!! This push me to start my own YT channel and teach the Beginners too on how to make a cake toppers put of fondant without using any expensive tools.

[@LittleCookieCo]

Yay! That's a great idea ❤

[@CakeMinutes]

@@LittleCookieCo thank you 🥰

[@denyseevans3136]

Hello from Bermuda 🇧🇲 thanks for your recipe, will be trying these on the weekend

[@LittleCookieCo]

Yay ❤❤

[@Shan_T]

Thank you! How many cookies were you able to cut out with this recipe?

[@LittleCookieCo]

I can do about 2 dozen average sized. It really depends how thick and big you cut them, sometimes with thinner designs I get a lot more!

[@kimyk777]

I made three batches of these today. They are great!

[@LittleCookieCo]

Wow!! You are amazing 🥰🙌

[@bebelimeback4245]

You explain the process really well, i bought the butter flavouring from Amazon today. What else can I use it for, thanks

[@LittleCookieCo]

Thank you! I love to add it to my royal icing too!

[@ROLOZ24]

What a great recipe, I used it with my little brother for a school project of his and our cookies turned delicious, thanks for sharing your recipe, art, knowledgement and video with the world!

[@LittleCookieCo]

So happy to hear that 🥰🥰 not my recipe but glad I can share what works for me with everyone ♥️

[@riffroosje]

What a great recipe. I made them and everyone was enjoying them so much! Thank you so much! ❤❤😍

[@LittleCookieCo]

So happy to hear that!!

[@pamelaklemp5615]

I agree that Brown Sugar is better for taste and texture for Sugar Cookies. I'm just learning and to me both of these tips were very useful to know.

[@LittleCookieCo]

I agree, Brown sugar definitely gives a better taste and texture!

[@melig.r.2539]

Omg the flour tip makes so much sense. Thankyou I’m going to try it with my cookie recipe at home. Please what temp did you bake them at and how long? 💕

[@LittleCookieCo]

I bake at 350°F and my cookies are usually bigger so I do around 10 minutes. But I usually set a timer for 7-8 minutes and then keep checking back to see when the edges start to get golden brown!

[@janetaskari9179]

@@LittleCookieCo I think you mean 350 Fahrenheit 180C

[@LittleCookieCo]

Yes!!! Thank you for correcting me! I'm in Canada so everything is in Celsius except my oven is Farenheit and I forget haha.

[@janetaskari9179]

@@LittleCookieCo easily done. Your re ope looks great. I’m going to try it out this weekend 😋

[@LittleCookieCo]

Yay! Let me know how it goes!!

[@asalinamyaadams]

Christmas cookies came out great. Thank you!

[@LittleCookieCo]

Yay! Happy to hear that ❤️

[@jeffchandler2521]

Do you have a recipe for icing and is it possible to put royal icing in a squeeze bottle I have arthritis and can’t squeeze the bags.Thank you.

[@LittleCookieCo]

I do have a video on icing and yes you can put it into squeeze bottles! I use the tipless bags, but I usually fill my bags up more than what I need because I find it easier to hold and pipe when theres enoug icing to fit my palm at minimu. Even when I'm just decorating a few cookies for a video, I end up putting way more icing than needed because it hurts my hand to pipe when there's only a bit of icing in it! Here is the video and recipe kzbin.info/www/bejne/fqmqc3aioNGfhKc

[@jeffchandler2521]

@ thank you for your reply.

[@rebeccawhitsett8026]

Thanks for the reply! I can’t wait to make these. Your tutorials are fabulous.

[@LittleCookieCo]

Thank you!

[@redzeddd]

Thx for the recipe!! I will DEFINITEY use this recipe soon!!

[@LittleCookieCo]

Yay!! You're welcome!

[@sharlenemason-jh3fs]

Again, wow, thank you for so many great tips. I can not wait until tomorrow and I will try both your icing and cookies, and I will let you know.

[@LittleCookieCo]

Yay!! Hope it goes well 🥰🥰

[@amam2210]

Thanks for the recipe. For how long can i keep the dough in the fridge before baking the cookies, please?

[@LittleCookieCo]

If you man chilling the cutouts before baking, I would say try no longer than an hour as they dough can dry out if uncovered too long. But if you just want to keep the dough before rolling in the fridge, you can wrap it in saran wrap and keep in in the fridge for a couple days

[@amam2210]

Thanks a lot for you're reply. I'm gonna do those for christmas. 😊 New subscriber from mauritius island😉

[@LittleCookieCo]

Yay!! So happy you'll try them!! And so cool, greetings from Canada!!

[@ofirzamir9609]

Your instructional video is very accurate and explains in a convenient way! I will try to make the cookies today! How long can the cookies last after baking?

[@LittleCookieCo]

Thank you so much 🥰🥰 I'd say they stay fresh about 2 weeks in a container and if longer, I would freeze them to stay fresh! I've had eaten them after 2 weeks on the counter and they were still good!

[@Calcifer1904]

INGREDIENTS: 1 cup slightly softened unsalted butter (227 grams) 1 cup packed light brown sugar (200 grams) 1/2 cup granulated white sugar (100 grams) 2 large eggs (100 grams) 2 teaspoons vanilla (10 grams) 3/4 teaspoon salt (4 grams) 1/4 teaspoon baking powder (1 gram) 3 1/2 cups (or 4 cups) all-purpose flour ( 490-560 grams

[@Hi-sh5ov]

Amèrik Ssannss thank you so much!

[@ryuruby]

Muchas gracias por colocar la receta en gramos

[@chocolatecroissantss]

is one cup of butter a stick?

[@LittleCookieCo]

Usually, but I know it may be different sometimes but should say on the package normally.

[@chocolatecroissantss]

@@LittleCookieCo okay thanks!!

[@michaelwoods4495]

We always have salted butter at home, so I omit the added salt. Try lemon extract instead of or in addition to vanilla. KitchenAid fans are a bit nuts about them. Our Mixmaster works fine.

[@Sarah_Kilmer]

I am definitely going to make your recipe. One question, do you ever add almond extract to your dough? Thank you for another great video! ☺️

[@LittleCookieCo]

Yes, I have added it before!! A lot of people love it, so it's a great option as well!

[@dezer-raefoster8853]

@@LittleCookieCo do you replace the vanilla extract with almond? Or will you add both?

[@LittleCookieCo]

You can do either or. I always like to add a touch of vanilla and then other flavours as well. But you can do just almond as well just a personal preference!

[@mariarugolo2487]

Absolutely wonderful recipe and awesome helpful tips. Beautiful 4-inch #1 cookies!

[@LittleCookieCo]

Thank you ❤

[@sharonleemuniz261]

Can you share measurements. The video didnt

[@LittleCookieCo]

There's a link in description below the video!

[@susanzomparelli750]

We made them and they looked and smelled so so good. The taste was not good at all. I read through the comments and think we must have done something wrong?! We measured by weight not volume and did everything as perfectly as possible, but they taste like cardboard to me...my daughter says play-doh

[@LittleCookieCo]

It could be maybe you got the sugar measurements wrong, but these cookies are meant to not be too sweet because royal icing is really sweet, so it balances out the icing. Thats why I lke to use real vanilla and butter flavour as its tastier to me. Everyone has their preferred taste though, but try searching up a recipe with powered sugar you may like it more!

[@bigmikeg82]

Thank goodness it wasn't just me! My husband said they tasted like biscuits. I appreciate the tutorial and maybe that is her taste preference so I am not being ugly but I am so glad it wasn't just me!

[@MsYasmar]

I love your videos!! Thank you for showing us how to make these cookies.

[@LittleCookieCo]

Thank you 🥰🥰

[@sugar_and_choco]

Hi, im italian and here brown sugar it's so difficult to find. How can I do? Thank you for your videos❤️🤗

[@LittleCookieCo]

If you don't have brown sugar, you can add molasses to white sugar! You can google homemade brown sugar 😊

[@sugar_and_choco]

@@LittleCookieCo thank youuu❤️🤗

[@bhavanisri8515]

@@sugar_and_choco dear am trying to make it vegan.. usually...I use raw sugar.. that’s has a kinda of caramelly taste.. still I can add my brown sugar is it??? Sorry if I sound silly in asking so...

[@richboy81]

@@bhavanisri8515 you can use brown sugar if you’re making them vegan

[@Murphyoberle]

White sugar and molasses mixed makes brown sugar ☺️

[@jopalm5756]

You are such a great teacher!

[@LittleCookieCo]

Thank you so much ❤️

[@MajoBrunetti]

How many cookies does the recipe approximately makes? Thank you for the video❤️

[@LittleCookieCo]

I would say 2-3 dozen. If you're cookies are average size then much closer to 3 dozen but if they're on the larger size, like 4 inches and are a rounder cookie then maybe closer to 2 dozen. Also depending how thick you rol them, the thinner they are the more cookies you'll get!

[@MajoBrunetti]

@@LittleCookieCo Thank you!!