Unfussy Sugar Cookies | Smitten Kitchen with Deb Perelman

[@yettaoshea8869]

If you use parchment paper to roll the dough, you can cut the cookies on the parchment and remove the excess rather than worry about transferring the cur cookies. Slide the parchment with the cutouts on it onto an upside down half sheet pan. Cook on the upside down pan. Having pan upside down makes it easy to slide the cookies off onto a cooling rack and keeps the cookie surface flatter.

[@ourgreatestfear1]

great tip!

[@tinajames60]

What about the rest of the cookie dough? Can you roll it again?

[@thiersche]

@@tinajames60 absolutely!!

[@tinajames60]

@@thiersche I made these and was great. Thank you.

[@first5times]

Perfect timing! I was just searching for sugar cookies that didn’t have any excessive ingredients this morning. Thank you!

[@lugenezych8353]

watching you is delightful !

[@juliefromusa2245]

These cookies are awesome! I have all the tools to make cutout sugar cookies but always felt intimidated by the royal icing and how labor intensive a sugar recipe would scream at me! I found this channel and immediately I looked at this recipe and knew I could make this with little fuss......success! I made flavored royal icing for looks and taste with food safe essential oil and they came out delicious and cute. Thank you Deb for a great sugar cookie recipe!

[@karahoward7991]

LOVE the tips for rolling out and cutting!

[@andreaschultz5323]

Thank you - have been ill so I don’t have the energy for my usual cookies and these look so good!

[@SweeTart77kkibble]

When I saw these on Instagram last year I HAD to make them and they won “best in show” by the husband out of all my cookies. They are a keeper and so fun to make!

[@MaeveOHara]

These are so cute. And cause it's your recipe I know they'll be delish. LOVE YA DEB!!!

[@sg639]

Love this recipe. I'm going to try mine with rosewater, pink frosting, and silver pearls.

[@debkelner8691]

Brilliant! Deb to the rescue again. YES!

[@ellenkohl8325]

I have made these two years now and they are perfect, as Deb says. Try them!

[@nancymo52]

I made these cookies and they are very very good. Good point in having a bit of brown along the edges. I had to increase the bake time to get it, but that's okay. I noted in on my recipe. And the idea of using a pastry cutter is BRILLIANT!!!! There are so many good ideas you have shared here. Thanks so very much!

[@notsosassymarian]

Been using this recipe and method since you posted on your website. It’s been my go-to no-fail sugar cookie. Thanks, Deb!!

[@michelel3372]

Beautiful cookies. Love the idea of cutting squares. Thanks for sharing.

[@amyp5976]

Your food processor is so quiet! I love it.

[@heliam.1033]

I have wanted to say thank you so much for this video and recipe. I have tried many sugar cookies over the years but this one is amazing. Thank you for keeping it simple and easy.

[@EliaBachman-sm2gs]

Absolutely fabulous idea!

[@shannonstoney1]

Very tasty cookie dough. The icing was easy too.

[@ellenmerrill1663]

Thanks for more great tips that help us make things that we already make easier and better !

[@mauramercury]

This is how my family has always made pie dough as well - place your shaggy dough between two pieces of wax paper or parchment paper, roll out at least partway, periodically peeling the paper back so that it doesn't stick or leave marks, and then chill again if it's warming up too much before rolling out to full size. It chills way faster, doesn't get stuck to your rolling pin or work surface, and leaves you with a way flakier and more tender dough than 99% of other pie doughs I've had because you don't have to keep adding flour to keep it from sticking.

[@eastfalmouth]

Loved seeing as a judge on Beat Bobby Flay holiday edition. You go girl 🎉 Happy Chanukah

[@karenbeachler572]

Made these yesterday. They were unfussy AND delicious. Thank you.

[@lgrillo]

OMGosh, I love you. I wish I had seen a week ago *before* I went to a cookie exchange. Those are so pretty and I really appreciate the simplicity. Thank you!

[@jenniferspaeth2757]

This is wonderful! I am so making these this weekend and getting some fun sprinkles.

[@paulasimson4939]

A real game changer technique. Making these for sure.

[@littlston5319]

This no chilling before rolling method is great!

[@lindascull6327]

I read this on your blog and love love love watching it I love the tips regarding the parchment paper-Thanks Deb!!

[@kkguran]

Genius.

[@lesliefisher-goodman5381]

You ARE a pro Deb!!

[@omegasage777]

I love how simple this recipe is!! Thanks Deb

[@koalasez1200]

I’ve been craving cookies for weeks but dreaded dragging out my big mixer since tweaked my back. Well, there you are! I haven’t made sugar cookies in over 30 years 😮. So, I tried the recipe and it’s great…next time I’ll probably add lemon zest and flavor. No icing this time but will try that next time. Thanks for sharing 😊

[@amandameyer-smith6257]

Well, now I want sugar cookies. I plan on trying this recipe with my son, probably, this week. Thanks

[@alexisgoebel5456]

I adore your videos- looking forward to trying this one out with my students

[@anblesduke6360]

Deb you are the best!!!

[@joillu]

Such a great tutorial + recipe, I'm baking these right now ❤️👍

[@judegreb]

Turned out perfect! Thanks so much.

[@Gamma2Boys]

Thank you SO much for this recipe. We LOVE sugar cookies.

[@saoniel]

I want to try this with shortbread cookie dough. Thank you. Very pretty.

[@emmanuellebianchin]

Excellent instructions. Bravo! I will definitely try your recipe 🎀

[@missblee1]

Another perfect video. Thank you Deb!!

[@elle7588]

the cutest ❄️

[@kiwibrickproductions4149]

Just made these. No food processor so I was a bit worried about how they’d turn out when done by hand. They were perfect and delicious!

[@celestedebari107]

Thank You, Deb! Can't wait to make these...easy peasy!!! xo

[@jolaynemorneau4603]

This is so great!! Thank you for posting this!!

[@amylphillips1]

Do you have a source for all your fun sprinkles?

[@kaybrown4010]

Flippin’ genius! Subbed.

[@mallen6137]

I love this video!!! Thank you!

[@tuttiatavalo]

thanks for these! Looking for a sugar cookie to go with a family Spritz recipe and these are quick, lovely and look delicious!

[@tiffsterritoryonyoutube]

The ravioli wheel is genius!

[@29channel]

Looks very delicious! I want to make it too!!!

[@kimberlygarrett5385]

Definitely trying these!

[@maryschiff9580]

I love these, thanks!

[@sharonoconnell7914]

Very smart, and very pretty ♥️

[@hlp04021]

These look amazing and I'm totally going to make them... but I want the rolling pin and rulers/sticks you used in your video! Can you add links so I can go find them? Thank you!

[@Ronda.K]

I would love the links too!

[@michelel3372]

I too am interested in these links. Thank you!

[@maureenburnett3945]

Just a hint I use reusuable staws instead and it works great!

[@LauraMorland]

You are so inspiring, Deb! I'll be making them too, for sure -- my husband has started getting nostalgic for his mother's sugar cookies at Christmas. (Any reason why you don't color the top layer of frosting for some of the cookies?)

[@SusanKS9]

Great demo. Was wondering if recipe works with gluten free all purpose flour?

[@nancybowen4213]

Okay Deb….you listen to me….You MUST have been the cutest baby…sorry…anywho….Thank you for this❣️😘

[@teriweldy321]

Are your two side "sticks" to keep the dough level just rulers? What a great idea!

[@smittenkitchening]

They're levels that also have ruler markings. The ones I have don't seem to be made any longer, though.

[@Natashaz48]

So ingenious! I'm doing this 'cause I'm also lazy....☺

[@lindakimball7209]

Deb. Great ideas. What are the green sticks you are using?

[@harjindersaroya6604]

Rulers

[@smittenkitchening]

They're called pastry rulers. I have these amzn.to/2rD4rsu but can’t find them anywhere anymore. amzn.to/2RHmCrC These are different but will work the same.

[@dianepetty2044]

Thank goodness I found you video, re this.I saw it the other day,p phew.

[@lulubelle65]

My mom has done the ravioli wheel trick for years, only she cuts them into diamonds, which look a little more interesting.

[@tansjord]

Yes! This recipe looks like a breeze! Where did you buy those sticks/rulers?

[@smittenkitchening]

They're called pastry rulers. I have these amzn.to/2rD4rsu but can’t find them anywhere anymore. amzn.to/2RHmCrC These are different but will work the same.

[@maggiemailman8468]

I have been using dowel rods for nearly 40 years. I found some square ones a few years ago and they work great. They can be found at hardware or craft stores. I cut them into 18"pieces and have all increments, it makes rolling pastry a breeze.

[@lindastaiti245]

@@smittenkitchening Thank you! I just placed an order for the rulers on Amazon. And I'm going to make your cookies this weekend :) You are the best! I've been following you for years on your blog and now I love watching your videos.

[@sherrynadair5801]

Deb! Are those vanilla bean pods in your vanilla extract???

[@smittenkitchening]

I have some homemade vanilla: smittenkitchen.com/2015/01/make-your-own-vanilla-extract/

[@suzannemcelhaney4835]

I've made these using your recipe for royal icing and with merengue powder. I greatly prefer your recipe. The power didn't taste nearly as good, and I felt like it didn't set up as nicely.

[@michelel3372]

Are the rulers you use in the video from a kitchen supply or are they from an office supply?

[@smittenkitchening]

Kitchen but I'm sure you could find them at a Home Depot? They're called pastry rulers. I have these amzn.to/2rD4rsu but can’t find them anywhere anymore. amzn.to/2RHmCrC These are different but will work the same.

[@michelel3372]

@@smittenkitchening Thank you so much! That's helpful. We are hoping to give your recipe a try this weekend.

[@rgomoffat]

Where is Deb? Where has she gone?

[@greekgirlinlove]

You are so cute!